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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.85, 1,175.85 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.85, 1,175.85 and 321.66 is: 482.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.85 : 1,175.85 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.85/1,175.85 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.85x = 1,175.85 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.85x = 378,223.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,223.91/783.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.52

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