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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.22, 1,182.58 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.22, 1,182.58 and 268.24 is: 402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.22 : 1,182.58 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.22/1,182.58 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.22x = 1,182.58 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.22x = 317,215.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,215.26/788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.45

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