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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,172.97 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,172.97 and 268.92 is: 403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,172.97 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,172.97 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,172.97 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 315,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,435.09/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.41

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