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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.09, 1,169.45 and 369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.09, 1,169.45 and 369.35 is: 553.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.09 : 1,169.45 = 369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.09/1,169.45 = 369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.09x = 1,169.45 × 369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.09x = 431,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,928.66/780.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.69

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