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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.26, 1,170.46 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.26, 1,170.46 and 267.26 is: 400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.26 : 1,170.46 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.26/1,170.46 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.26x = 1,170.46 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.26x = 312,817.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,817.14/780.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.91

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