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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.56, 1,174.08 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.56, 1,174.08 and 269.56 is: 404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.56 : 1,174.08 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.56/1,174.08 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.56x = 1,174.08 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.56x = 316,485.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,485.00/782.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.42

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