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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.84, 1,175.79 and 321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.84, 1,175.79 and 321.60 is: 482.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.84 : 1,175.79 = 321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.84/1,175.79 = 321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.84x = 1,175.79 × 321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.84x = 378,134.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,134.06/783.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.41

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