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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.84, 1,169.88 and 369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.84, 1,169.88 and 369.38 is: 554.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.84 : 1,169.88 = 369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.84/1,169.88 = 369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.84x = 1,169.88 × 369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.84x = 432,130.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,130.27/779.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.13

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