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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.12, 1,172.80 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.12, 1,172.80 and 268.76 is: 403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.12 : 1,172.80 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.12/1,172.80 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.12x = 1,172.80 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.12x = 315,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,201.73/782.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.01

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