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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.55, 1,182.96 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.55, 1,182.96 and 268.50 is: 402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.55 : 1,182.96 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.55/1,182.96 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.55x = 1,182.96 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.55x = 317,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,622.27/788.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.79

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