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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.49, 1,171.41 and 434.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.49, 1,171.41 and 434.21 is: 651.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.49 : 1,171.41 = 434.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.49/1,171.41 = 434.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.49x = 1,171.41 × 434.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.49x = 508,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,639.48/780.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.70

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