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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.78, 1,180.16 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.78, 1,180.16 and 266.64 is: 399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.78 : 1,180.16 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.78/1,180.16 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.78x = 1,180.16 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.78x = 314,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,677.86/786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.96

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