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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.96, 1,181.44 and 267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.96, 1,181.44 and 267.92 is: 401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.96 : 1,181.44 = 267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.96/1,181.44 = 267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.96x = 1,181.44 × 267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.96x = 316,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,531.40/787.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.71

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