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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.95, 1,175.96 and 263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.95, 1,175.96 and 263.90 is: 395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.95 : 1,175.96 = 263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.95/1,175.96 = 263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.95x = 1,175.96 × 263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.95x = 310,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,339.44/783.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.87

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