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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.78, 1,173.38 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.78, 1,173.38 and 319.88 is: 480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.78 : 1,173.38 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.78/1,173.38 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.78x = 1,173.38 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.78x = 375,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,340.79/781.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.11

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