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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.70, 1,177.18 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.70, 1,177.18 and 264.76 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.70 : 1,177.18 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.70/1,177.18 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.70x = 1,177.18 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.70x = 311,666.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,666.57/784.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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