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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.60, 1,168.98 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.60, 1,168.98 and 317.12 is: 475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.60 : 1,168.98 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.60/1,168.98 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.60x = 1,168.98 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.60x = 370,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,706.94/779.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.51

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