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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.16, 1,168.80 and 433.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.16, 1,168.80 and 433.12 is: 648.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.16 : 1,168.80 = 433.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.16/1,168.80 = 433.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.16x = 1,168.80 × 433.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.16x = 506,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,230.66/780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.88

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