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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.68, 1,175.49 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.68, 1,175.49 and 263.74 is: 395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.68 : 1,175.49 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.68/1,175.49 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.68x = 1,175.49 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.68x = 310,023.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,023.73/783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.60

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