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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.86, 1,175.06 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.86, 1,175.06 and 270.50 is: 405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.86 : 1,175.06 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.86/1,175.06 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.86x = 1,175.06 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.86x = 317,853.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,853.73/783.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.50

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