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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.54, 1,175.03 and 321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.54, 1,175.03 and 321.07 is: 481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.54 : 1,175.03 = 321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.54/1,175.03 = 321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.54x = 1,175.03 × 321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.54x = 377,266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,266.88/783.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.49

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