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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.25, 1,174.62 and 263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.25, 1,174.62 and 263.11 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.25 : 1,174.62 = 263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.25/1,174.62 = 263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.25x = 1,174.62 × 263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.25x = 309,054.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,054.27/783.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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