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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.98, 1,169.70 and 433.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.98, 1,169.70 and 433.84 is: 650.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.98 : 1,169.70 = 433.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.98/1,169.70 = 433.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.98x = 1,169.70 × 433.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.98x = 507,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,462.65/779.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.61

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