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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.73, 1,180.19 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.73, 1,180.19 and 266.81 is: 400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.73 : 1,180.19 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.73/1,180.19 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.73x = 1,180.19 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.73x = 314,886.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,886.40/786.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.25

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