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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.84, 1,181.17 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.84, 1,181.17 and 267.52 is: 401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.84 : 1,181.17 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.84/1,181.17 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.84x = 1,181.17 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.84x = 315,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,986.60/787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.08

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