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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.76, 1,175.64 and 270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.76, 1,175.64 and 270.80 is: 406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.76 : 1,175.64 = 270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.76/1,175.64 = 270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.76x = 1,175.64 × 270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.76x = 318,363.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,363.31/783.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.20

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