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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.29, 1,176.01 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.29, 1,176.01 and 264.11 is: 396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.29 : 1,176.01 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.29/1,176.01 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.29x = 1,176.01 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.29x = 310,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,594.68/784.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.02

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