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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.92, 1,168.97 and 317.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.92, 1,168.97 and 317.41 is: 475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.92 : 1,168.97 = 317.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.92/1,168.97 = 317.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.92x = 1,168.97 × 317.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.92x = 371,038.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,038.26/779.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.74

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