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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.40, 1,169.44 and 317.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.40, 1,169.44 and 317.61 is: 475.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.40 : 1,169.44 = 317.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.40/1,169.44 = 317.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.40x = 1,169.44 × 317.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.40x = 371,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,425.04/780.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.94

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