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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.02, 1,170.44 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.02, 1,170.44 and 318.14 is: 477.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.02 : 1,170.44 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.02/1,170.44 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.02x = 1,170.44 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.02x = 372,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,363.78/780.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.38

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