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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.32, 1,180.64 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.32, 1,180.64 and 267.20 is: 400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.32 : 1,180.64 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.32/1,180.64 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.32x = 1,180.64 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.32x = 315,467.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,467.01/787.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.68

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