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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.72, 1,171.28 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.72, 1,171.28 and 369.84 is: 554.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.72 : 1,171.28 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.72/1,171.28 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.72x = 1,171.28 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.72x = 433,191.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,191.51/780.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.86

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