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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.82, 1,182.78 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.82, 1,182.78 and 268.56 is: 402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.82 : 1,182.78 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.82/1,182.78 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.82x = 1,182.78 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.82x = 317,647.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,647.40/788.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.69

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