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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.79, 1,174.34 and 262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.79, 1,174.34 and 262.77 is: 394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.79 : 1,174.34 = 262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.79/1,174.34 = 262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.79x = 1,174.34 × 262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.79x = 308,581.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,581.32/782.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.21

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