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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.91, 1,171.02 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.91, 1,171.02 and 318.36 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.91 : 1,171.02 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.91/1,171.02 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.91x = 1,171.02 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.91x = 372,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,811.51/780.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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