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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.34, 1,169.34 and 369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.34, 1,169.34 and 369.30 is: 554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.34 : 1,169.34 = 369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.34/1,169.34 = 369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.34x = 1,169.34 × 369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.34x = 431,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,837.26/779.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.11

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