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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.34, 1,174.20 and 320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.34, 1,174.20 and 320.92 is: 481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.34 : 1,174.20 = 320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.34/1,174.20 = 320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.34x = 1,174.20 × 320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.34x = 376,824.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,824.26/783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.05

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