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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.38, 1,174.70 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.38, 1,174.70 and 320.76 is: 480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.38 : 1,174.70 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.38/1,174.70 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.38x = 1,174.70 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.38x = 376,796.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,796.77/783.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.99

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