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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.90, 1,175.93 and 263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.90, 1,175.93 and 263.96 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.90 : 1,175.93 = 263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.90/1,175.93 = 263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.90x = 1,175.93 × 263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.90x = 310,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,402.08/783.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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