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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.84, 1,169.71 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.84, 1,169.71 and 433.62 is: 649.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.84 : 1,169.71 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.84/1,169.71 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.84x = 1,169.71 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.84x = 507,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,208.57/780.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.57

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