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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.25, 1,170.40 and 364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.25, 1,170.40 and 364.17 is: 546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.25 : 1,170.40 = 364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.25/1,170.40 = 364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.25x = 1,170.40 × 364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.25x = 426,224.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,224.57/780.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.27

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