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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.81, 1,182.39 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.81, 1,182.39 and 268.32 is: 402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.81 : 1,182.39 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.81/1,182.39 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.81x = 1,182.39 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.81x = 317,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,258.88/788.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.20

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