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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.76, 1,168.72 and 317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.76, 1,168.72 and 317.30 is: 475.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.76 : 1,168.72 = 317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.76/1,168.72 = 317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.76x = 1,168.72 × 317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.76x = 370,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,828.22/779.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.57

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