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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.82, 1,174.35 and 262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.82, 1,174.35 and 262.70 is: 394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.82 : 1,174.35 = 262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.82/1,174.35 = 262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.82x = 1,174.35 × 262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.82x = 308,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,499.78/782.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.09

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