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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.87, 1,172.04 and 370.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.87, 1,172.04 and 370.29 is: 555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.87 : 1,172.04 = 370.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.87/1,172.04 = 370.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.87x = 1,172.04 × 370.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.87x = 433,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,994.69/780.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.78

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