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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.88, 1,171.44 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.88, 1,171.44 and 318.88 is: 478.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.88 : 1,171.44 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.88/1,171.44 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.88x = 1,171.44 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.88x = 373,548.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,548.79/780.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.37

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