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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.71, 1,175.74 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.71, 1,175.74 and 256.64 is: 385.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.71 : 1,175.74 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.71/1,175.74 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.71x = 1,175.74 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.71x = 301,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,740.63/783.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.02

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