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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.53, 1,173.69 and 262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.53, 1,173.69 and 262.51 is: 393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.53 : 1,173.69 = 262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.53/1,173.69 = 262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.53x = 1,173.69 × 262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.53x = 308,102.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,102.43/782.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.73

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