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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.12, 1,171.80 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.12, 1,171.80 and 268 is: 402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.12 : 1,171.80 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.12/1,171.80 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.12x = 1,171.80 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.12x = 314,042.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,042.40/781.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.04

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