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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.31, 1,174.71 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.31, 1,174.71 and 263.20 is: 394.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.31 : 1,174.71 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.31/1,174.71 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.31x = 1,174.71 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.31x = 309,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,183.67/783.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.71

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