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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.60, 1,170.90 and 369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.60, 1,170.90 and 369.33 is: 554.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.60 : 1,170.90 = 369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.60/1,170.90 = 369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.60x = 1,170.90 × 369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.60x = 432,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,448.50/780.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.00

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