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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.29, 1,180.97 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.29, 1,180.97 and 267.32 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.29 : 1,180.97 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.29/1,180.97 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.29x = 1,180.97 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.29x = 315,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,689.66/787.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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