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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.26, 1,180.40 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.26, 1,180.40 and 267.14 is: 400.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.26 : 1,180.40 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.26/1,180.40 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.26x = 1,180.40 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.26x = 315,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,332.06/787.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.54

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