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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.56, 1,172.22 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.56, 1,172.22 and 268.56 is: 402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.56 : 1,172.22 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.56/1,172.22 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.56x = 1,172.22 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.56x = 314,811.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,811.40/781.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.80

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