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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.16, 1,181.28 and 402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.16, 1,181.28 and 402.68 is: 604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.16 : 1,181.28 = 402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.16/1,181.28 = 402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.16x = 1,181.28 × 402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.16x = 475,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,677.83/787.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.30

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