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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.53, 1,170.92 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.53, 1,170.92 and 318.56 is: 477.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.53 : 1,170.92 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.53/1,170.92 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.53x = 1,170.92 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.53x = 373,003.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,003.22/780.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.89

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