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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.23, 1,168.77 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.23, 1,168.77 and 369.76 is: 553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.23 : 1,168.77 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.23/1,168.77 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.23x = 1,168.77 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.23x = 432,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,164.40/780.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.90

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