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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.75, 1,171.31 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.75, 1,171.31 and 267.75 is: 401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.75 : 1,171.31 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.75/1,171.31 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.75x = 1,171.31 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.75x = 313,616.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,616.91/780.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.69

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