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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784, 1,175.08 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784, 1,175.08 and 321.16 is: 481.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784 : 1,175.08 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784/1,175.08 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784x = 1,175.08 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784x = 377,388.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,388.69/784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.36

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