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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.12, 1,179.15 and 266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.12, 1,179.15 and 266.23 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.12 : 1,179.15 = 266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.12/1,179.15 = 266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.12x = 1,179.15 × 266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.12x = 313,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,925.10/786.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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