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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.17, 1,175.33 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.17, 1,175.33 and 321.72 is: 482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.17 : 1,175.33 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.17/1,175.33 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.17x = 1,175.33 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.17x = 378,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,123.83/784.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.20

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