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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.76, 1,183.34 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.76, 1,183.34 and 268.80 is: 403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.76 : 1,183.34 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.76/1,183.34 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.76x = 1,183.34 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.76x = 318,081.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,081.79/788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.27

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