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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.15, 1,169.45 and 433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.15, 1,169.45 and 433.64 is: 650.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.15 : 1,169.45 = 433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.15/1,169.45 = 433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.15x = 1,169.45 × 433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.15x = 507,120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,120.30/780.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.03

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