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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.26, 1,176.12 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.26, 1,176.12 and 264.06 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.26 : 1,176.12 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.26/1,176.12 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.26x = 1,176.12 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.26x = 310,566.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,566.25/784.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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