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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.54, 1,182.56 and 268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.54, 1,182.56 and 268.43 is: 402.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.54 : 1,182.56 = 268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.54/1,182.56 = 268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.54x = 1,182.56 × 268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.54x = 317,427.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,427.33/788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.55

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