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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.60, 1,181.46 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.60, 1,181.46 and 267.39 is: 401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.60 : 1,181.46 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.60/1,181.46 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.60x = 1,181.46 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.60x = 315,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,909.92/787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.10

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