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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.69, 1,171.20 and 260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.69, 1,171.20 and 260.86 is: 391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.69 : 1,171.20 = 260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.69/1,171.20 = 260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.69x = 1,171.20 × 260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.69x = 305,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,516.30/780.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.34

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