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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.49, 1,182.74 and 268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.49, 1,182.74 and 268.49 is: 402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.49 : 1,182.74 = 268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.49/1,182.74 = 268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.49x = 1,182.74 × 268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.49x = 317,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,555.48/788.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.74

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