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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.92, 1,181.04 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.92, 1,181.04 and 274.56 is: 411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.92 : 1,181.04 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.92/1,181.04 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.92x = 1,181.04 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.92x = 324,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,266.34/787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.55

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