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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.26, 1,170.38 and 395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.26, 1,170.38 and 395.50 is: 593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.26 : 1,170.38 = 395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.26/1,170.38 = 395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.26x = 1,170.38 × 395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.26x = 462,885.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,885.29/780.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.24

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