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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.63, 1,171.04 and 363.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.63, 1,171.04 and 363.95 is: 545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.63 : 1,171.04 = 363.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.63/1,171.04 = 363.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.63x = 1,171.04 × 363.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.63x = 426,192.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,192.33/780.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.96

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