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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.13, 1,176.27 and 264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.13, 1,176.27 and 264.26 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.13 : 1,176.27 = 264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.13/1,176.27 = 264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.13x = 1,176.27 × 264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.13x = 310,844.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,844.55/784.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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