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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.52, 1,176.63 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.52, 1,176.63 and 264.50 is: 396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.52 : 1,176.63 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.52/1,176.63 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.52x = 1,176.63 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.52x = 311,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,212.75/784.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.69

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