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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.69, 1,182.07 and 274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.69, 1,182.07 and 274.69 is: 412.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.69 : 1,182.07 = 274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.69/1,182.07 = 274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.69x = 1,182.07 × 274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.69x = 324,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,702.81/787.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.22

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