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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.80, 1,170.18 and 318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.80, 1,170.18 and 318.03 is: 476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.80 : 1,170.18 = 318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.80/1,170.18 = 318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.80x = 1,170.18 × 318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.80x = 372,152.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,152.35/780.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.63

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