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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.68, 1,183.18 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.68, 1,183.18 and 268.64 is: 403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.68 : 1,183.18 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.68/1,183.18 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.68x = 1,183.18 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.68x = 317,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,842.89/788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.01

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