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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.54, 1,169.31 and 368.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.54, 1,169.31 and 368.54 is: 552.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.54 : 1,169.31 = 368.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.54/1,169.31 = 368.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.54x = 1,169.31 × 368.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.54x = 430,937.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,937.51/779.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.81

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