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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.53, 1,180.81 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.53, 1,180.81 and 267.39 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.53 : 1,180.81 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.53/1,180.81 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.53x = 1,180.81 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.53x = 315,736.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,736.79/787.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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