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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.33, 1,170.35 and 433.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.33, 1,170.35 and 433.55 is: 650.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.33 : 1,170.35 = 433.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.33/1,170.35 = 433.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.33x = 1,170.35 × 433.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.33x = 507,407.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,407.63/780.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.24

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