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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.33, 1,170.51 and 260.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.33, 1,170.51 and 260.31 is: 390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.33 : 1,170.51 = 260.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.33/1,170.51 = 260.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.33x = 1,170.51 × 260.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.33x = 304,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,695.46/780.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.47

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