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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.29, 1,175.03 and 256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.29, 1,175.03 and 256.18 is: 384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.29 : 1,175.03 = 256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.29/1,175.03 = 256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.29x = 1,175.03 × 256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.29x = 301,023.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,023.02/783.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.31

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