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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.84, 1,174.52 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.84, 1,174.52 and 262.89 is: 394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.84 : 1,174.52 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.84/1,174.52 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.84x = 1,174.52 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.84x = 308,769.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,769.56/782.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.42

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