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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.42, 1,169.73 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.42, 1,169.73 and 317.94 is: 476.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.42 : 1,169.73 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.42/1,169.73 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.42x = 1,169.73 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.42x = 371,903.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,903.96/780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.54

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