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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.58, 1,175.37 and 321.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.58, 1,175.37 and 321.26 is: 481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.58 : 1,175.37 = 321.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.58/1,175.37 = 321.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.58x = 1,175.37 × 321.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.58x = 377,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,599.37/783.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.89

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