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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.71, 1,171.31 and 318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.71, 1,171.31 and 318.76 is: 478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.71 : 1,171.31 = 318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.71/1,171.31 = 318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.71x = 1,171.31 × 318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.71x = 373,362.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,362.25/780.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.24

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