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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.41, 1,179.46 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.41, 1,179.46 and 266.69 is: 399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.41 : 1,179.46 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.41/1,179.46 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.41x = 1,179.46 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.41x = 314,553.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,553.47/786.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.99

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