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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.66, 1,170.59 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.66, 1,170.59 and 260.48 is: 390.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.66 : 1,170.59 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.66/1,170.59 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.66x = 1,170.59 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.66x = 304,911.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,911.15/780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.58

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