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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.32, 1,168.52 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.32, 1,168.52 and 317.32 is: 475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.32 : 1,168.52 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.32/1,168.52 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.32x = 1,168.52 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.32x = 370,794.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,794.77/779.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.79

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