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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.31, 1,181.12 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.31, 1,181.12 and 267.29 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.31 : 1,181.12 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.31/1,181.12 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.31x = 1,181.12 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.31x = 315,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,694.32/787.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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