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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.42, 1,169.58 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.42, 1,169.58 and 433.92 is: 650.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.42 : 1,169.58 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.42/1,169.58 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.42x = 1,169.58 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.42x = 507,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,504.15/780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.30

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