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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.50, 1,170.11 and 390.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.50, 1,170.11 and 390.03 is: 584.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.50 : 1,170.11 = 390.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.50/1,170.11 = 390.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.50x = 1,170.11 × 390.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.50x = 456,381.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,381.17/780.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.73

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