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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.90, 1,171.01 and 261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.90, 1,171.01 and 261.03 is: 391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.90 : 1,171.01 = 261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.90/1,171.01 = 261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.90x = 1,171.01 × 261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.90x = 305,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,667.44/780.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.43

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