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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.30, 1,170.57 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.30, 1,170.57 and 369.66 is: 554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.30 : 1,170.57 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.30/1,170.57 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.30x = 1,170.57 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.30x = 432,712.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,712.91/780.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.55

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