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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.40, 1,175.11 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.40, 1,175.11 and 321.08 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.40 : 1,175.11 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.40/1,175.11 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.40x = 1,175.11 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.40x = 377,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,304.32/783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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