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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.31, 1,181.64 and 267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.31, 1,181.64 and 267.82 is: 401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.31 : 1,181.64 = 267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.31/1,181.64 = 267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.31x = 1,181.64 × 267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.31x = 316,459.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,459.58/788.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.44

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