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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.53, 1,174.88 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.53, 1,174.88 and 263.34 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.53 : 1,174.88 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.53/1,174.88 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.53x = 1,174.88 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.53x = 309,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,392.90/783.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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