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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.02, 1,175.99 and 264.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.02, 1,175.99 and 264.03 is: 396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.02 : 1,175.99 = 264.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.02/1,175.99 = 264.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.02x = 1,175.99 × 264.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.02x = 310,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,496.64/784.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.03

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