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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.75, 1,170.85 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.75, 1,170.85 and 318.28 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.75 : 1,170.85 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.75/1,170.85 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.75x = 1,170.85 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.75x = 372,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,658.14/780.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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