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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.45, 1,175.09 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.45, 1,175.09 and 321.28 is: 481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.45 : 1,175.09 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.45/1,175.09 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.45x = 1,175.09 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.45x = 377,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,528.37/783.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.88

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