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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.48, 1,170.56 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.48, 1,170.56 and 260.50 is: 390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.48 : 1,170.56 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.48/1,170.56 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.48x = 1,170.56 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.48x = 304,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,930.88/780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.70

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