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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.35, 1,170.94 and 318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.35, 1,170.94 and 318.44 is: 477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.35 : 1,170.94 = 318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.35/1,170.94 = 318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.35x = 1,170.94 × 318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.35x = 372,876.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,876.26/780.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.84

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