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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.99, 1,172.80 and 262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.99, 1,172.80 and 262.01 is: 392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.99 : 1,172.80 = 262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.99/1,172.80 = 262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.99x = 1,172.80 × 262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.99x = 307,285.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,285.33/781.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.95

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