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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.06, 1,180.80 and 267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.06, 1,180.80 and 267.10 is: 400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.06 : 1,180.80 = 267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.06/1,180.80 = 267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.06x = 1,180.80 × 267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.06x = 315,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,391.68/787.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.72

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