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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.56, 1,170.89 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.56, 1,170.89 and 260.54 is: 390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.56 : 1,170.89 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.56/1,170.89 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.56x = 1,170.89 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.56x = 305,063.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,063.68/780.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.83

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