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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.83, 1,173.82 and 320.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.83, 1,173.82 and 320.47 is: 480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.83 : 1,173.82 = 320.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.83/1,173.82 = 320.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.83x = 1,173.82 × 320.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.83x = 376,174.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,174.10/782.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.53

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