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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.88, 1,170.54 and 318.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.88, 1,170.54 and 318.37 is: 477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.88 : 1,170.54 = 318.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.88/1,170.54 = 318.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.88x = 1,170.54 × 318.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.88x = 372,664.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,664.82/780.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.24

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