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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.63, 1,175.52 and 263.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.63, 1,175.52 and 263.61 is: 395.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.63 : 1,175.52 = 263.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.63/1,175.52 = 263.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.63x = 1,175.52 × 263.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.63x = 309,878.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,878.83/783.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.44

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