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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.83, 1,171.17 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.83, 1,171.17 and 318.66 is: 477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.83 : 1,171.17 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.83/1,171.17 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.83x = 1,171.17 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.83x = 373,205.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,205.03/780.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.96

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