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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.08, 1,174.53 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.08, 1,174.53 and 320.90 is: 481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.08 : 1,174.53 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.08/1,174.53 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.08x = 1,174.53 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.08x = 376,909.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,909.61/783.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.32

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