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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.22, 1,176.33 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.22, 1,176.33 and 264.13 is: 396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.22 : 1,176.33 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.22/1,176.33 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.22x = 1,176.33 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.22x = 310,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,698.16/784.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.19

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