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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.24, 1,170.94 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.24, 1,170.94 and 369.84 is: 554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.24 : 1,170.94 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.24/1,170.94 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.24x = 1,170.94 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.24x = 433,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,060.45/781.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.32

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