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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.66, 1,169.90 and 317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.66, 1,169.90 and 317.78 is: 476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.66 : 1,169.90 = 317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.66/1,169.90 = 317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.66x = 1,169.90 × 317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.66x = 371,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,772.16/779.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.84

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