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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.45, 1,182.36 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.45, 1,182.36 and 268.35 is: 402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.45 : 1,182.36 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.45/1,182.36 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.45x = 1,182.36 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.45x = 317,286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,286.31/788.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.42

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