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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.37, 1,174.23 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.37, 1,174.23 and 262.88 is: 394.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.37 : 1,174.23 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.37/1,174.23 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.37x = 1,174.23 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.37x = 308,680.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,680.11/783.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.04

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