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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.97, 1,170.27 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.97, 1,170.27 and 369.12 is: 553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.97 : 1,170.27 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.97/1,170.27 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.97x = 1,170.27 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.97x = 431,970.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,970.06/779.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.83

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