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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.93, 1,175.50 and 321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.93, 1,175.50 and 321.58 is: 482.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.93 : 1,175.50 = 321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.93/1,175.50 = 321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.93x = 1,175.50 × 321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.93x = 378,017.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,017.29/783.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.21

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