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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.74, 1,176.99 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.74, 1,176.99 and 264.75 is: 397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.74 : 1,176.99 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.74/1,176.99 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.74x = 1,176.99 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.74x = 311,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,608.10/784.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.08

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