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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.61, 1,170.15 and 434.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.61, 1,170.15 and 434.11 is: 650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.61 : 1,170.15 = 434.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.61/1,170.15 = 434.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.61x = 1,170.15 × 434.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.61x = 507,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,973.82/780.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.74

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