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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.99, 1,169.81 and 369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.99, 1,169.81 and 369.51 is: 553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.99 : 1,169.81 = 369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.99/1,169.81 = 369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.99x = 1,169.81 × 369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.99x = 432,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,256.49/780.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.47

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