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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.21, 1,179.23 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.21, 1,179.23 and 266.19 is: 399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.21 : 1,179.23 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.21/1,179.23 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.21x = 1,179.23 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.21x = 313,897.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,897.90/786.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.25

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