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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.39, 1,170.19 and 260.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.39, 1,170.19 and 260.21 is: 390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.39 : 1,170.19 = 260.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.39/1,170.19 = 260.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.39x = 1,170.19 × 260.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.39x = 304,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,497.58/780.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.19

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