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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.56, 1,175.50 and 321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.56, 1,175.50 and 321.32 is: 482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.56 : 1,175.50 = 321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.56/1,175.50 = 321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.56x = 1,175.50 × 321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.56x = 377,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,715.40/783.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.05

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