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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.65, 1,170.53 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.65, 1,170.53 and 260.37 is: 390.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.65 : 1,170.53 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.65/1,170.53 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.65x = 1,170.53 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.65x = 304,767.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,767.32/780.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.40

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