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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.32, 1,169.16 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.32, 1,169.16 and 433 is: 649.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.32 : 1,169.16 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.32/1,169.16 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.32x = 1,169.16 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.32x = 506,246.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,246.28/779.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.60

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