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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.59, 1,181.53 and 267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.59, 1,181.53 and 267.45 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.59 : 1,181.53 = 267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.59/1,181.53 = 267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.59x = 1,181.53 × 267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.59x = 315,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,996.10/787.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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