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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.96, 1,174.74 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.96, 1,174.74 and 320.76 is: 481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.96 : 1,174.74 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.96/1,174.74 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.96x = 1,174.74 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.96x = 376,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,809.60/782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.27

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