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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.78, 1,174.08 and 320.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.78, 1,174.08 and 320.09 is: 480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.78 : 1,174.08 = 320.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.78/1,174.08 = 320.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.78x = 1,174.08 × 320.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.78x = 375,811.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,811.27/782.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.10

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