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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.83, 1,173.40 and 262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.83, 1,173.40 and 262.35 is: 393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.83 : 1,173.40 = 262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.83/1,173.40 = 262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.83x = 1,173.40 × 262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.83x = 307,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,840.83/782.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.24

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