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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.90, 1,182.94 and 268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.90, 1,182.94 and 268.67 is: 402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.90 : 1,182.94 = 268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.90/1,182.94 = 268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.90x = 1,182.94 × 268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.90x = 317,822.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,822.78/788.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.87

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