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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.16, 1,176.20 and 321.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.16, 1,176.20 and 321.81 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.16 : 1,176.20 = 321.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.16/1,176.20 = 321.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.16x = 1,176.20 × 321.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.16x = 378,511.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,511.31/784.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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