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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.28, 1,169.72 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.28, 1,169.72 and 369.16 is: 553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.28 : 1,169.72 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.28/1,169.72 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.28x = 1,169.72 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.28x = 431,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,813.84/780.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.41

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