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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.42, 1,182.78 and 268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.42, 1,182.78 and 268.48 is: 402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.42 : 1,182.78 = 268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.42/1,182.78 = 268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.42x = 1,182.78 × 268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.42x = 317,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,552.77/788.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.77

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