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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.02, 1,179.02 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.02, 1,179.02 and 266.02 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.02 : 1,179.02 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.02/1,179.02 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.02x = 1,179.02 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.02x = 313,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,642.90/786.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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