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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.77, 1,168.56 and 316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.77, 1,168.56 and 316.89 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.77 : 1,168.56 = 316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.77/1,168.56 = 316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.77x = 1,168.56 × 316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.77x = 370,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,304.98/778.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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