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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.71, 1,174.55 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.71, 1,174.55 and 320.49 is: 480.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.71 : 1,174.55 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.71/1,174.55 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.71x = 1,174.55 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.71x = 376,431.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,431.53/782.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.93

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