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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.28, 1,176.50 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.28, 1,176.50 and 264.34 is: 396.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.28 : 1,176.50 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.28/1,176.50 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.28x = 1,176.50 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.28x = 310,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,991.75/784.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.53

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