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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.16, 1,169.37 and 317.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.16, 1,169.37 and 317.83 is: 476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.16 : 1,169.37 = 317.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.16/1,169.37 = 317.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.16x = 1,169.37 × 317.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.16x = 371,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,660.87/780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.39

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