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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.31, 1,171.69 and 261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.31, 1,171.69 and 261.19 is: 391.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.31 : 1,171.69 = 261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.31/1,171.69 = 261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.31x = 1,171.69 × 261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.31x = 306,027.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,027.85/781.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.69

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