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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.89, 1,181.39 and 274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.89, 1,181.39 and 274.53 is: 411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.89 : 1,181.39 = 274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.89/1,181.39 = 274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.89x = 1,181.39 × 274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.89x = 324,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,325.62/787.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.64

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