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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.84, 1,180.24 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.84, 1,180.24 and 273.84 is: 410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.84 : 1,180.24 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.84/1,180.24 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.84x = 1,180.24 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.84x = 323,196.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,196.92/786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.75

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