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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.37, 1,170.65 and 318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.37, 1,170.65 and 318.40 is: 477.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.37 : 1,170.65 = 318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.37/1,170.65 = 318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.37x = 1,170.65 × 318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.37x = 372,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,732.83/780.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.64

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