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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.23, 1,173.61 and 262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.23, 1,173.61 and 262.21 is: 393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.23 : 1,173.61 = 262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.23/1,173.61 = 262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.23x = 1,173.61 × 262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.23x = 307,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,735.91/782.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.41

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