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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.97, 1,180.73 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.97, 1,180.73 and 267.13 is: 400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.97 : 1,180.73 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.97/1,180.73 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.97x = 1,180.73 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.97x = 315,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,408.40/786.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.79

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