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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.49, 1,169.06 and 369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.49, 1,169.06 and 369.01 is: 552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.49 : 1,169.06 = 369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.49/1,169.06 = 369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.49x = 1,169.06 × 369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.49x = 431,394.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,394.83/780.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.72

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