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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.52, 1,171.46 and 318.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.52, 1,171.46 and 318.55 is: 478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.52 : 1,171.46 = 318.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.52/1,171.46 = 318.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.52x = 1,171.46 × 318.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.52x = 373,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,168.58/780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.10

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