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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.29, 1,181.88 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.29, 1,181.88 and 268.05 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.29 : 1,181.88 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.29/1,181.88 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.29x = 1,181.88 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.29x = 316,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,802.93/788.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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