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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.53, 1,173.38 and 262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.53, 1,173.38 and 262.34 is: 393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.53 : 1,173.38 = 262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.53/1,173.38 = 262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.53x = 1,173.38 × 262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.53x = 307,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,824.51/782.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.37

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