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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.32, 1,181.12 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.32, 1,181.12 and 267.38 is: 401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.32 : 1,181.12 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.32/1,181.12 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.32x = 1,181.12 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.32x = 315,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,800.62/787.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.11

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