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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.50, 1,175.07 and 320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.50, 1,175.07 and 320.82 is: 481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.50 : 1,175.07 = 320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.50/1,175.07 = 320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.50x = 1,175.07 × 320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.50x = 376,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,985.96/783.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.16

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