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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.84, 1,168.95 and 368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.84, 1,168.95 and 368.67 is: 552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.84 : 1,168.95 = 368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.84/1,168.95 = 368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.84x = 1,168.95 × 368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.84x = 430,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,956.80/779.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.62

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