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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.16, 1,174.60 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.16, 1,174.60 and 263.18 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.16 : 1,174.60 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.16/1,174.60 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.16x = 1,174.60 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.16x = 309,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,131.23/783.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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