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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.86, 1,172.93 and 261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.86, 1,172.93 and 261.81 is: 392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.86 : 1,172.93 = 261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.86/1,172.93 = 261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.86x = 1,172.93 × 261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.86x = 307,084.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,084.80/781.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.76

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