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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.05, 1,169.15 and 433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.05, 1,169.15 and 433.30 is: 649.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.05 : 1,169.15 = 433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.05/1,169.15 = 433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.05x = 1,169.15 × 433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.05x = 506,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,586.85/780.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.43

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