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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.11, 1,176.15 and 263.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.11, 1,176.15 and 263.99 is: 395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.11 : 1,176.15 = 263.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.11/1,176.15 = 263.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.11x = 1,176.15 × 263.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.11x = 310,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,495.77/784.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.98

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