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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784, 1,176.08 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784, 1,176.08 and 271 is: 406.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784 : 1,176.08 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784/1,176.08 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784x = 1,176.08 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784x = 318,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,717.68/784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.53

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