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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.98, 1,182.02 and 267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.98, 1,182.02 and 267.77 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.98 : 1,182.02 = 267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.98/1,182.02 = 267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.98x = 1,182.02 × 267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.98x = 316,503.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,503.25/787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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