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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.41, 1,174.96 and 263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.41, 1,174.96 and 263.42 is: 395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.41 : 1,174.96 = 263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.41/1,174.96 = 263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.41x = 1,174.96 × 263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.41x = 309,507.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,507.96/783.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.08

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