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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.81, 1,180.25 and 273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.81, 1,180.25 and 273.81 is: 410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.81 : 1,180.25 = 273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.81/1,180.25 = 273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.81x = 1,180.25 × 273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.81x = 323,164.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,164.25/786.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.73

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