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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.42, 1,170.97 and 369.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.42, 1,170.97 and 369.85 is: 554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.42 : 1,170.97 = 369.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.42/1,170.97 = 369.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.42x = 1,170.97 × 369.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.42x = 433,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,079.40/780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.93

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