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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.73, 1,171.10 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.73, 1,171.10 and 433.98 is: 650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.73 : 1,171.10 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.73/1,171.10 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.73x = 1,171.10 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.73x = 508,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,231.81/780.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.97

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