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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.48, 1,170.40 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.48, 1,170.40 and 369.20 is: 553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.48 : 1,170.40 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.48/1,170.40 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.48x = 1,170.40 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.48x = 432,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,111.68/780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.65

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