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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.74, 1,181.49 and 267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.74, 1,181.49 and 267.78 is: 401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.74 : 1,181.49 = 267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.74/1,181.49 = 267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.74x = 1,181.49 × 267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.74x = 316,379.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,379.39/787.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.63

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