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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.61, 1,168.41 and 316.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.61, 1,168.41 and 316.85 is: 474.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.61 : 1,168.41 = 316.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.61/1,168.41 = 316.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.61x = 1,168.41 × 316.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.61x = 370,211.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,211.32/779.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.87

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