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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.40, 1,182.46 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.40, 1,182.46 and 268.70 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.40 : 1,182.46 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.40/1,182.46 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.40x = 1,182.46 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.40x = 317,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,727.00/788.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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