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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.66, 1,175.45 and 321.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.66, 1,175.45 and 321.31 is: 481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.66 : 1,175.45 = 321.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.66/1,175.45 = 321.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.66x = 1,175.45 × 321.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.66x = 377,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,683.84/783.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.95

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