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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.90, 1,171.37 and 260.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.90, 1,171.37 and 260.91 is: 391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.90 : 1,171.37 = 260.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.90/1,171.37 = 260.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.90x = 1,171.37 × 260.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.90x = 305,620.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,620.84/780.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.37

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