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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.65, 1,181.49 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.65, 1,181.49 and 267.66 is: 401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.65 : 1,181.49 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.65/1,181.49 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.65x = 1,181.49 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.65x = 316,237.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,237.61/787.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.50

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