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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.47, 1,173.90 and 262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.47, 1,173.90 and 262.48 is: 393.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.47 : 1,173.90 = 262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.47/1,173.90 = 262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.47x = 1,173.90 × 262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.47x = 308,125.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,125.27/782.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.79

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