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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.73, 1,171.17 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.73, 1,171.17 and 369.76 is: 554.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.73 : 1,171.17 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.73/1,171.17 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.73x = 1,171.17 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.73x = 433,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,051.82/780.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.68

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