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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.42, 1,170.75 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.42, 1,170.75 and 260.24 is: 390.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.42 : 1,170.75 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.42/1,170.75 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.42x = 1,170.75 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.42x = 304,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,678.91/780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.40

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