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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.28, 1,181.54 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.28, 1,181.54 and 267.80 is: 401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.28 : 1,181.54 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.28/1,181.54 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.28x = 1,181.54 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.28x = 316,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,409.17/788.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.39

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