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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.97, 1,174.43 and 320.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.97, 1,174.43 and 320.61 is: 480.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.97 : 1,174.43 = 320.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.97/1,174.43 = 320.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.97x = 1,174.43 × 320.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.97x = 376,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,539.21/782.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.91

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