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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.99, 1,175.82 and 321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.99, 1,175.82 and 321.32 is: 481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.99 : 1,175.82 = 321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.99/1,175.82 = 321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.99x = 1,175.82 × 321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.99x = 377,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,814.48/783.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.91

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