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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.72, 1,171.86 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.72, 1,171.86 and 370.18 is: 555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.72 : 1,171.86 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.72/1,171.86 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.72x = 1,171.86 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.72x = 433,799.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,799.13/780.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.64

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