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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.20, 1,174.88 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.20, 1,174.88 and 270.08 is: 405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.20 : 1,174.88 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.20/1,174.88 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.20x = 1,174.88 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.20x = 317,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,311.59/783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.15

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