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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.70, 1,169.70 and 433.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.70, 1,169.70 and 433.41 is: 650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.70 : 1,169.70 = 433.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.70/1,169.70 = 433.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.70x = 1,169.70 × 433.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.70x = 506,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,959.68/779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.20

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