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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.52, 1,168.46 and 316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.52, 1,168.46 and 316.55 is: 475.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.52 : 1,168.46 = 316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.52/1,168.46 = 316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.52x = 1,168.46 × 316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.52x = 369,876.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,876.01/778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.10

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