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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.70, 1,180.71 and 267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.70, 1,180.71 and 267.23 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.70 : 1,180.71 = 267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.70/1,180.71 = 267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.70x = 1,180.71 × 267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.70x = 315,515.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,515.23/787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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