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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.92, 1,170.37 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.92, 1,170.37 and 318.16 is: 476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.92 : 1,170.37 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.92/1,170.37 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.92x = 1,170.37 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.92x = 372,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,364.92/780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.83

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