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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.21, 1,182.20 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.21, 1,182.20 and 268.21 is: 402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.21 : 1,182.20 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.21/1,182.20 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.21x = 1,182.20 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.21x = 317,073.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,073.57/788.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.27

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