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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.66, 1,173.99 and 262.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.66, 1,173.99 and 262.71 is: 394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.66 : 1,173.99 = 262.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.66/1,173.99 = 262.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.66x = 1,173.99 × 262.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.66x = 308,418.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,418.91/782.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.07

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