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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.06, 1,169.97 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.06, 1,169.97 and 267.06 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.06 : 1,169.97 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.06/1,169.97 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.06x = 1,169.97 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.06x = 312,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,452.19/780.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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