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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.46, 1,170.17 and 369.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.46, 1,170.17 and 369.22 is: 553.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.46 : 1,170.17 = 369.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.46/1,170.17 = 369.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.46x = 1,170.17 × 369.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.46x = 432,050.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,050.17/780.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.58

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