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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.97, 1,171.54 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.97, 1,171.54 and 370 is: 555.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.97 : 1,171.54 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.97/1,171.54 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.97x = 1,171.54 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.97x = 433,469.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,469.80/780.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.04

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