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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.66, 1,180.26 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.66, 1,180.26 and 421.38 is: 632.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.66 : 1,180.26 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.66/1,180.26 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.66x = 1,180.26 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.66x = 497,337.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,337.96/786.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.21

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