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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.18, 1,179.45 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.18, 1,179.45 and 266.14 is: 399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.18 : 1,179.45 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.18/1,179.45 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.18x = 1,179.45 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.18x = 313,900.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,900.30/786.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.27

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