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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.37, 1,170.45 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.37, 1,170.45 and 318.17 is: 477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.37 : 1,170.45 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.37/1,170.45 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.37x = 1,170.45 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.37x = 372,405.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,405.00/780.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.22

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