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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.22, 1,171.56 and 318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.22, 1,171.56 and 318.98 is: 478.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.22 : 1,171.56 = 318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.22/1,171.56 = 318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.22x = 1,171.56 × 318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.22x = 373,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,704.21/781.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.36

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