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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.84, 1,179.08 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.84, 1,179.08 and 369.52 is: 554.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.84 : 1,179.08 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.84/1,179.08 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.84x = 1,179.08 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.84x = 435,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,693.64/785.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.43

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