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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.59, 1,181.39 and 267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.59, 1,181.39 and 267.65 is: 401.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.59 : 1,181.39 = 267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.59/1,181.39 = 267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.59x = 1,181.39 × 267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.59x = 316,191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,191.79/787.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.47

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