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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.62, 1,176.69 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.62, 1,176.69 and 271.50 is: 407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.62 : 1,176.69 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.62/1,176.69 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.62x = 1,176.69 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.62x = 319,471.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,471.34/784.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.17

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