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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.42, 1,181.04 and 274.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.42, 1,181.04 and 274.42 is: 411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.42 : 1,181.04 = 274.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.42/1,181.04 = 274.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.42x = 1,181.04 × 274.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.42x = 324,101.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,101.00/787.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.60

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