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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.98, 1,176 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.98, 1,176 and 264.08 is: 396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.98 : 1,176 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.98/1,176 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.98x = 1,176 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.98x = 310,558.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,558.08/783.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.13

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