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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.92, 1,171.32 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.92, 1,171.32 and 369.44 is: 554.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.92 : 1,171.32 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.92/1,171.32 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.92x = 1,171.32 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.92x = 432,732.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,732.46/780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.13

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