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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.98, 1,181.76 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.98, 1,181.76 and 267.90 is: 401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.98 : 1,181.76 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.98/1,181.76 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.98x = 1,181.76 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.98x = 316,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,593.50/787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.78

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