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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.40, 1,175.24 and 321.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.40, 1,175.24 and 321.43 is: 482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.40 : 1,175.24 = 321.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.40/1,175.24 = 321.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.40x = 1,175.24 × 321.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.40x = 377,757.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,757.39/783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.20

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