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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.40, 1,171.08 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.40, 1,171.08 and 318.64 is: 477.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.40 : 1,171.08 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.40/1,171.08 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.40x = 1,171.08 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.40x = 373,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,150.00/781.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.54

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