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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.58, 1,175.98 and 321.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.58, 1,175.98 and 321.77 is: 482.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.58 : 1,175.98 = 321.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.58/1,175.98 = 321.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.58x = 1,175.98 × 321.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.58x = 378,387.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,387.60/784.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.28

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