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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.76, 1,174.14 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.76, 1,174.14 and 269.80 is: 404.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.76 : 1,174.14 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.76/1,174.14 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.76x = 1,174.14 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.76x = 316,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,782.97/782.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.70

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