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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.72, 1,171.03 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.72, 1,171.03 and 260.56 is: 390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.72 : 1,171.03 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.72/1,171.03 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.72x = 1,171.03 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.72x = 305,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,123.58/780.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.82

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