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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.54, 1,173.88 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.54, 1,173.88 and 262.52 is: 393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.54 : 1,173.88 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.54/1,173.88 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.54x = 1,173.88 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.54x = 308,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,166.98/782.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.80

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