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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.12, 1,170.66 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.12, 1,170.66 and 318.36 is: 477.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.12 : 1,170.66 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.12/1,170.66 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.12x = 1,170.66 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.12x = 372,691.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,691.32/781.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.12

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