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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.30, 1,172.12 and 261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.30, 1,172.12 and 261.33 is: 392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.30 : 1,172.12 = 261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.30/1,172.12 = 261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.30x = 1,172.12 × 261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.30x = 306,305.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,305.89/781.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.05

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