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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.12, 1,174.44 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.12, 1,174.44 and 270 is: 404.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.12 : 1,174.44 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.12/1,174.44 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.12x = 1,174.44 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.12x = 317,098.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,098.80/783.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.92

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