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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.82, 1,175.73 and 321.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.82, 1,175.73 and 321.51 is: 482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.82 : 1,175.73 = 321.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.82/1,175.73 = 321.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.82x = 1,175.73 × 321.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.82x = 378,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,008.95/783.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.27

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