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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.33, 1,180.59 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.33, 1,180.59 and 267.15 is: 400.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.33 : 1,180.59 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.33/1,180.59 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.33x = 1,180.59 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.33x = 315,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,394.62/787.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.59

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