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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.48, 1,170.95 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.48, 1,170.95 and 253.38 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.48 : 1,170.95 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.48/1,170.95 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.48x = 1,170.95 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.48x = 296,695.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,695.31/780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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