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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.45, 1,179.66 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.45, 1,179.66 and 266.45 is: 399.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.45 : 1,179.66 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.45/1,179.66 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.45x = 1,179.66 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.45x = 314,318.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,318.83/786.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.67

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