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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.07, 1,171.64 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.07, 1,171.64 and 261.05 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.07 : 1,171.64 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.07/1,171.64 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.07x = 1,171.64 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.07x = 305,849.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,849.46/781.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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