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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.42, 1,170.57 and 368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.42, 1,170.57 and 368.94 is: 553.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.42 : 1,170.57 = 368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.42/1,170.57 = 368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.42x = 1,170.57 × 368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.42x = 431,870.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,870.10/780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.38

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