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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.23, 1,182.49 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.23, 1,182.49 and 268.21 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.23 : 1,182.49 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.23/1,182.49 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.23x = 1,182.49 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.23x = 317,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,152.22/788.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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