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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.93, 1,170.35 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.93, 1,170.35 and 369.36 is: 554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.93 : 1,170.35 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.93/1,170.35 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.93x = 1,170.35 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.93x = 432,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,280.01/779.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.26

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