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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.87, 1,170.18 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.87, 1,170.18 and 317.97 is: 477.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.87 : 1,170.18 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.87/1,170.18 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.87x = 1,170.18 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.87x = 372,082.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,082.13/779.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.11

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