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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.76, 1,187.62 and 278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.76, 1,187.62 and 278.76 is: 418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.76 : 1,187.62 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.76/1,187.62 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.76x = 1,187.62 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.76x = 331,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,060.95/791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.13

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