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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.07, 1,175.97 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.07, 1,175.97 and 264.08 is: 396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.07 : 1,175.97 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.07/1,175.97 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.07x = 1,175.97 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.07x = 310,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,544.28/784.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.07

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