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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.37, 1,176.71 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.37, 1,176.71 and 264.35 is: 396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.37 : 1,176.71 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.37/1,176.71 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.37x = 1,176.71 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.37x = 311,063.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,063.29/784.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.58

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