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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.28, 1,182.41 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.28, 1,182.41 and 268.14 is: 402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.28 : 1,182.41 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.28/1,182.41 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.28x = 1,182.41 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.28x = 317,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,051.42/788.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.21

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