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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.08, 1,170.12 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.08, 1,170.12 and 317.76 is: 476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.08 : 1,170.12 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.08/1,170.12 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.08x = 1,170.12 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.08x = 371,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,811.75/780.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.63

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