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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.18, 1,176.12 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.18, 1,176.12 and 264.13 is: 396.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.18 : 1,176.12 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.18/1,176.12 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.18x = 1,176.12 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.18x = 310,645.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,645.64/784.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.14

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