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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.84, 1,170.16 and 260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.84, 1,170.16 and 260 is: 390.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.84 : 1,170.16 = 260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.84/1,170.16 = 260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.84x = 1,170.16 × 260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.84x = 304,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,241.60/779.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.13

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