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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.15, 1,174.86 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.15, 1,174.86 and 321.18 is: 481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.15 : 1,174.86 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.15/1,174.86 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.15x = 1,174.86 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.15x = 377,341.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,341.53/783.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.83

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