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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.76, 1,171.16 and 318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.76, 1,171.16 and 318.58 is: 477.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.76 : 1,171.16 = 318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.76/1,171.16 = 318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.76x = 1,171.16 × 318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.76x = 373,108.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,108.15/780.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.88

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