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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.30, 1,170.07 and 279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.30, 1,170.07 and 279.80 is: 419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.30 : 1,170.07 = 279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.30/1,170.07 = 279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.30x = 1,170.07 × 279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.30x = 327,385.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,385.59/780.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.56

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