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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.70, 1,168.65 and 317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.70, 1,168.65 and 317.18 is: 475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.70 : 1,168.65 = 317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.70/1,168.65 = 317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.70x = 1,168.65 × 317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.70x = 370,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,666.56/779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.40

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