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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.34, 1,170.90 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.34, 1,170.90 and 390.96 is: 585.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.34 : 1,170.90 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.34/1,170.90 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.34x = 1,170.90 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.34x = 457,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,775.06/781.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.89

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