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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.62, 1,170.78 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.62, 1,170.78 and 260.54 is: 390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.62 : 1,170.78 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.62/1,170.78 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.62x = 1,170.78 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.62x = 305,035.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,035.02/780.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.76

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