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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.68, 1,174.02 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.68, 1,174.02 and 262.64 is: 393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.68 : 1,174.02 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.68/1,174.02 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.68x = 1,174.02 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.68x = 308,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,344.61/782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.96

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