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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.48, 1,174.20 and 320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.48, 1,174.20 and 320.73 is: 480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.48 : 1,174.20 = 320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.48/1,174.20 = 320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.48x = 1,174.20 × 320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.48x = 376,601.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,601.17/783.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.68

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