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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.42, 1,175.16 and 263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.42, 1,175.16 and 263.40 is: 395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.42 : 1,175.16 = 263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.42/1,175.16 = 263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.42x = 1,175.16 × 263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.42x = 309,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,537.14/783.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.11

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