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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.59, 1,175.27 and 263.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.59, 1,175.27 and 263.59 is: 395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.59 : 1,175.27 = 263.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.59/1,175.27 = 263.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.59x = 1,175.27 × 263.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.59x = 309,785.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,785.16/783.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.34

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