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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.52, 1,172.28 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.52, 1,172.28 and 268.52 is: 402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.52 : 1,172.28 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.52/1,172.28 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.52x = 1,172.28 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.52x = 314,780.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,780.63/781.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.78

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