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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.78, 1,173.90 and 262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.78, 1,173.90 and 262.70 is: 393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.78 : 1,173.90 = 262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.78/1,173.90 = 262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.78x = 1,173.90 × 262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.78x = 308,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,383.53/782.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.96

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