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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.55, 1,170.43 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.55, 1,170.43 and 260.37 is: 390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.55 : 1,170.43 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.55/1,170.43 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.55x = 1,170.43 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.55x = 304,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,744.86/780.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.42

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