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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.05, 1,168.86 and 369.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.05, 1,168.86 and 369.11 is: 553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.05 : 1,168.86 = 369.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.05/1,168.86 = 369.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.05x = 1,168.86 × 369.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.05x = 431,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,437.91/780.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.09

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