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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.74, 1,168.49 and 316.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.74, 1,168.49 and 316.85 is: 475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.74 : 1,168.49 = 316.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.74/1,168.49 = 316.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.74x = 1,168.49 × 316.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.74x = 370,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,228.63/778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.42

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