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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.75, 1,179.29 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.75, 1,179.29 and 266.25 is: 399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.75 : 1,179.29 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.75/1,179.29 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.75x = 1,179.29 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.75x = 313,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,991.05/786.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.10

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