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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.05, 1,179.20 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.05, 1,179.20 and 266.10 is: 399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.05 : 1,179.20 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.05/1,179.20 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.05x = 1,179.20 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.05x = 313,785.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,785.12/786.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.19

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