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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.50, 1,170.93 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.50, 1,170.93 and 260.51 is: 390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.50 : 1,170.93 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.50/1,170.93 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.50x = 1,170.93 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.50x = 305,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,034.10/780.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.82

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