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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.17, 1,170.41 and 390.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.17, 1,170.41 and 390.42 is: 585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.17 : 1,170.41 = 390.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.17/1,170.41 = 390.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.17x = 1,170.41 × 390.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.17x = 456,949.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,949.52/780.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.71

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