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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.03, 1,171.36 and 260.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.03, 1,171.36 and 260.91 is: 391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.03 : 1,171.36 = 260.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.03/1,171.36 = 260.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.03x = 1,171.36 × 260.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.03x = 305,619.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,619.54/781.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.30

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