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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.55, 1,169.90 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.55, 1,169.90 and 433.80 is: 650.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.55 : 1,169.90 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.55/1,169.90 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.55x = 1,169.90 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.55x = 507,496.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,496.77/780.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.18

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