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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.44, 1,171.86 and 261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.44, 1,171.86 and 261.34 is: 391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.44 : 1,171.86 = 261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.44/1,171.86 = 261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.44x = 1,171.86 × 261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.44x = 306,253.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,253.89/781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.91

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