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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.59, 1,175.72 and 321.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.59, 1,175.72 and 321.71 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.59 : 1,175.72 = 321.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.59/1,175.72 = 321.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.59x = 1,175.72 × 321.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.59x = 378,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,233.39/783.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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