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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.69, 1,173.74 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.69, 1,173.74 and 262.59 is: 393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.69 : 1,173.74 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.69/1,173.74 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.69x = 1,173.74 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.69x = 308,211.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,211.07/782.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.78

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