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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.90, 1,170.33 and 363.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.90, 1,170.33 and 363.35 is: 545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.90 : 1,170.33 = 363.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.90/1,170.33 = 363.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.90x = 1,170.33 × 363.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.90x = 425,243.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,243.16/779.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.26

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