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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.36, 1,171.32 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.36, 1,171.32 and 268.24 is: 402.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.36 : 1,171.32 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.36/1,171.32 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.36x = 1,171.32 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.36x = 314,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,194.88/781.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.11

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