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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.74, 1,181.22 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.74, 1,181.22 and 267.57 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.74 : 1,181.22 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.74/1,181.22 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.74x = 1,181.22 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.74x = 316,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,059.04/787.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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