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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.74, 1,183.02 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.74, 1,183.02 and 268.74 is: 403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.74 : 1,183.02 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.74/1,183.02 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.74x = 1,183.02 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.74x = 317,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,924.79/788.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.08

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