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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.72, 1,183.18 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.72, 1,183.18 and 268.82 is: 403.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.72 : 1,183.18 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.72/1,183.18 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.72x = 1,183.18 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.72x = 318,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,062.45/788.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.26

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