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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.99, 1,174.32 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.99, 1,174.32 and 320.32 is: 480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.99 : 1,174.32 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.99/1,174.32 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.99x = 1,174.32 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.99x = 376,155.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,155.25/782.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.41

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