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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.10, 1,170.74 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.10, 1,170.74 and 318.36 is: 477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.10 : 1,170.74 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.10/1,170.74 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.10x = 1,170.74 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.10x = 372,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,710.30/781.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.16

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