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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.79, 1,180.31 and 266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.79, 1,180.31 and 266.82 is: 400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.79 : 1,180.31 = 266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.79/1,180.31 = 266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.79x = 1,180.31 × 266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.79x = 314,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,932.69/786.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.27

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