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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.07, 1,174.91 and 321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.07, 1,174.91 and 321.07 is: 481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.07 : 1,174.91 = 321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.07/1,174.91 = 321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.07x = 1,174.91 × 321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.07x = 377,220.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,220.87/783.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.72

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