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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.88, 1,176.06 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.88, 1,176.06 and 271.24 is: 406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.88 : 1,176.06 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.88/1,176.06 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.88x = 1,176.06 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.88x = 318,994.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,994.51/783.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.94

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