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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.76, 1,171.41 and 318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.76, 1,171.41 and 318.40 is: 477.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.76 : 1,171.41 = 318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.76/1,171.41 = 318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.76x = 1,171.41 × 318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.76x = 372,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,976.94/780.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.71

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