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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.63, 1,171.08 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.63, 1,171.08 and 260.70 is: 391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.63 : 1,171.08 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.63/1,171.08 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.63x = 1,171.08 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.63x = 305,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,300.56/780.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.10

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