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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.31, 1,180.10 and 318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.31, 1,180.10 and 318.59 is: 477.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.31 : 1,180.10 = 318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.31/1,180.10 = 318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.31x = 1,180.10 × 318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.31x = 375,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,965.91/787.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.53

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