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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.56, 1,169.60 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.56, 1,169.60 and 433.28 is: 650.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.56 : 1,169.60 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.56/1,169.60 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.56x = 1,169.60 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.56x = 506,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,764.29/779.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.06

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