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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.42, 1,171.10 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.42, 1,171.10 and 318.16 is: 477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.42 : 1,171.10 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.42/1,171.10 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.42x = 1,171.10 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.42x = 372,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,597.18/780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.43

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