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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.49, 1,181.20 and 267.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.49, 1,181.20 and 267.47 is: 401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.49 : 1,181.20 = 267.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.49/1,181.20 = 267.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.49x = 1,181.20 × 267.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.49x = 315,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,928.32/787.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.19

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