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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.66, 1,169.97 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.66, 1,169.97 and 433.98 is: 650.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.66 : 1,169.97 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.66/1,169.97 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.66x = 1,169.97 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.66x = 507,743.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,743.58/780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.40

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