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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.68, 1,183.30 and 268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.68, 1,183.30 and 268.94 is: 403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.68 : 1,183.30 = 268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.68/1,183.30 = 268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.68x = 1,183.30 × 268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.68x = 318,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,236.70/788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.51

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