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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.47, 1,173.76 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.47, 1,173.76 and 262.52 is: 393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.47 : 1,173.76 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.47/1,173.76 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.47x = 1,173.76 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.47x = 308,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,133.35/782.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.80

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