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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.92, 1,175.85 and 264.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.92, 1,175.85 and 264.17 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.92 : 1,175.85 = 264.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.92/1,175.85 = 264.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.92x = 1,175.85 × 264.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.92x = 310,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,627.23/783.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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