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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.33, 1,169.97 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.33, 1,169.97 and 533.58 is: 800.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.33 : 1,169.97 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.33/1,169.97 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.33x = 1,169.97 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.33x = 624,272.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,272.59/780.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.01

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