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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.76, 1,179.70 and 266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.76, 1,179.70 and 266.47 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.76 : 1,179.70 = 266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.76/1,179.70 = 266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.76x = 1,179.70 × 266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.76x = 314,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,351.04/786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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