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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.61, 1,181.47 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.61, 1,181.47 and 267.66 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.61 : 1,181.47 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.61/1,181.47 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.61x = 1,181.47 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.61x = 316,232.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,232.26/787.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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