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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.50, 1,173.92 and 262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.50, 1,173.92 and 262.55 is: 393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.50 : 1,173.92 = 262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.50/1,173.92 = 262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.50x = 1,173.92 × 262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.50x = 308,216.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,216.71/782.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.89

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