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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.02, 1,170.71 and 318.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.02, 1,170.71 and 318.05 is: 477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.02 : 1,170.71 = 318.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.02/1,170.71 = 318.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.02x = 1,170.71 × 318.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.02x = 372,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,344.32/780.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.35

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