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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.67, 1,174.79 and 270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.67, 1,174.79 and 270.31 is: 405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.67 : 1,174.79 = 270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.67/1,174.79 = 270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.67x = 1,174.79 × 270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.67x = 317,560.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,560.08/783.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.22

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