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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.15, 1,170.24 and 435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.15, 1,170.24 and 435.68 is: 653.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.15 : 1,170.24 = 435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.15/1,170.24 = 435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.15x = 1,170.24 × 435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.15x = 509,854.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,854.29/780.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.53

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