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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.70, 1,173.57 and 269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.70, 1,173.57 and 269.74 is: 404.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.70 : 1,173.57 = 269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.70/1,173.57 = 269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.70x = 1,173.57 × 269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.70x = 316,558.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,558.77/782.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.44

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