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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.19, 1,170.53 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.19, 1,170.53 and 260.20 is: 390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.19 : 1,170.53 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.19/1,170.53 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.19x = 1,170.53 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.19x = 304,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,571.91/780.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.38

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