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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.64, 1,173.78 and 262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.64, 1,173.78 and 262.53 is: 393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.64 : 1,173.78 = 262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.64/1,173.78 = 262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.64x = 1,173.78 × 262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.64x = 308,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,152.46/782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.73

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