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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.94, 1,170.20 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.94, 1,170.20 and 369.32 is: 554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.94 : 1,170.20 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.94/1,170.20 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.94x = 1,170.20 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.94x = 432,178.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,178.26/779.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.12

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