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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.04, 1,170.30 and 433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.04, 1,170.30 and 433.24 is: 649.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.04 : 1,170.30 = 433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.04/1,170.30 = 433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.04x = 1,170.30 × 433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.04x = 507,020.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,020.77/780.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.99

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