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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.01, 1,170.70 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.01, 1,170.70 and 369.66 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.01 : 1,170.70 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.01/1,170.70 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.01x = 1,170.70 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.01x = 432,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,761.89/781.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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