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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.68, 1,180.02 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.68, 1,180.02 and 266.68 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.68 : 1,180.02 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.68/1,180.02 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.68x = 1,180.02 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.68x = 314,687.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,687.73/786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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