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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.63, 1,181.40 and 267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.63, 1,181.40 and 267.94 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.63 : 1,181.40 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.63/1,181.40 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.63x = 1,181.40 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.63x = 316,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,544.32/787.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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