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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.95, 1,170.51 and 369.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.95, 1,170.51 and 369.22 is: 554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.95 : 1,170.51 = 369.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.95/1,170.51 = 369.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.95x = 1,170.51 × 369.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.95x = 432,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,175.70/779.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.11

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