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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.28, 1,180.91 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.28, 1,180.91 and 267.28 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.28 : 1,180.91 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.28/1,180.91 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.28x = 1,180.91 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.28x = 315,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,633.62/787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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