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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.84, 1,171.02 and 318.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.84, 1,171.02 and 318.39 is: 477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.84 : 1,171.02 = 318.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.84/1,171.02 = 318.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.84x = 1,171.02 × 318.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.84x = 372,841.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,841.06/780.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.49

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