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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.93, 1,171.41 and 261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.93, 1,171.41 and 261.15 is: 391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.93 : 1,171.41 = 261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.93/1,171.41 = 261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.93x = 1,171.41 × 261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.93x = 305,913.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,913.72/780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.73

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