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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.07, 1,174.57 and 320.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.07, 1,174.57 and 320.69 is: 481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.07 : 1,174.57 = 320.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.07/1,174.57 = 320.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.07x = 1,174.57 × 320.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.07x = 376,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,674.99/783.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.02

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