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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.75, 1,174.35 and 262.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.75, 1,174.35 and 262.79 is: 394.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.75 : 1,174.35 = 262.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.75/1,174.35 = 262.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.75x = 1,174.35 × 262.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.75x = 308,607.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,607.44/782.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.26

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