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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.48, 1,181.31 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.48, 1,181.31 and 267.56 is: 401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.48 : 1,181.31 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.48/1,181.31 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.48x = 1,181.31 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.48x = 316,074.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,074.26/787.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.38

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