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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.75, 1,171.22 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.75, 1,171.22 and 260.82 is: 391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.75 : 1,171.22 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.75/1,171.22 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.75x = 1,171.22 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.75x = 305,476.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,476.30/780.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.26

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