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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.96, 1,171.20 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.96, 1,171.20 and 318.24 is: 477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.96 : 1,171.20 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.96/1,171.20 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.96x = 1,171.20 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.96x = 372,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,722.69/780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.26

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