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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.31, 1,176.64 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.31, 1,176.64 and 264.30 is: 396.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.31 : 1,176.64 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.31/1,176.64 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.31x = 1,176.64 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.31x = 310,983.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,983.67/784.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.51

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