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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.01, 1,171.67 and 318.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.01, 1,171.67 and 318.79 is: 478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.01 : 1,171.67 = 318.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.01/1,171.67 = 318.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.01x = 1,171.67 × 318.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.01x = 373,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,516.68/781.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.25

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