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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.26, 1,179.24 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.26, 1,179.24 and 266.18 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.26 : 1,179.24 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.26/1,179.24 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.26x = 1,179.24 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.26x = 313,884.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,884.21/786.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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