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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.96, 1,173.83 and 320.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.96, 1,173.83 and 320.86 is: 481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.96 : 1,173.83 = 320.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.96/1,173.83 = 320.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.96x = 1,173.83 × 320.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.96x = 376,630.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,630.03/782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.03

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