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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.45, 1,175.43 and 321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.45, 1,175.43 and 321.75 is: 482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.45 : 1,175.43 = 321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.45/1,175.43 = 321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.45x = 1,175.43 × 321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.45x = 378,194.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,194.60/783.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.73

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