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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.09, 1,176.13 and 321.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.09, 1,176.13 and 321.79 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.09 : 1,176.13 = 321.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.09/1,176.13 = 321.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.09x = 1,176.13 × 321.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.09x = 378,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,466.87/784.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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