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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.29, 1,174.91 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.29, 1,174.91 and 320.94 is: 481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.29 : 1,174.91 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.29/1,174.91 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.29x = 1,174.91 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.29x = 377,074.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,074.01/783.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.40

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