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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781, 1,169.80 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781, 1,169.80 and 369.52 is: 553.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781 : 1,169.80 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781/1,169.80 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781x = 1,169.80 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781x = 432,264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,264.50/781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.48

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