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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.62, 1,181.19 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.62, 1,181.19 and 274.50 is: 411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.62 : 1,181.19 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.62/1,181.19 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.62x = 1,181.19 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.62x = 324,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,236.66/787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.67

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