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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.03, 1,170.02 and 369.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.03, 1,170.02 and 369.45 is: 554.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.03 : 1,170.02 = 369.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.03/1,170.02 = 369.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.03x = 1,170.02 × 369.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.03x = 432,264.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,264.81/780.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.16

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