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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.75, 1,173.80 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.75, 1,173.80 and 320.22 is: 480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.75 : 1,173.80 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.75/1,173.80 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.75x = 1,173.80 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.75x = 375,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,874.24/782.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.20

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