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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.37, 1,169.74 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.37, 1,169.74 and 369.02 is: 553.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.37 : 1,169.74 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.37/1,169.74 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.37x = 1,169.74 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.37x = 431,655.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,655.91/780.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.14

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