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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.14, 1,175.82 and 321.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.14, 1,175.82 and 321.83 is: 482.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.14 : 1,175.82 = 321.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.14/1,175.82 = 321.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.14x = 1,175.82 × 321.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.14x = 378,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,414.15/784.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.59

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