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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.42, 1,172.07 and 369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.42, 1,172.07 and 369.94 is: 554.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.42 : 1,172.07 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.42/1,172.07 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.42x = 1,172.07 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.42x = 433,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,595.58/781.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.88

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