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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.28, 1,181.02 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.28, 1,181.02 and 260.01 is: 390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.28 : 1,181.02 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.28/1,181.02 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.28x = 1,181.02 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.28x = 307,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,077.34/787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.05

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