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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.56, 1,180.00 and 266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.56, 1,180.00 and 266.53 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.56 : 1,180.00 = 266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.56/1,180.00 = 266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.56x = 1,180.00 × 266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.56x = 314,501.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,501.78/786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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