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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.94, 1,171.48 and 260.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.94, 1,171.48 and 260.95 is: 391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.94 : 1,171.48 = 260.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.94/1,171.48 = 260.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.94x = 1,171.48 × 260.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.94x = 305,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,694.49/780.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.44

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