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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.02, 1,171.44 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.02, 1,171.44 and 318.48 is: 477.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.02 : 1,171.44 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.02/1,171.44 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.02x = 1,171.44 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.02x = 373,080.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,080.21/781.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.68

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