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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.82, 1,180.19 and 266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.82, 1,180.19 and 266.62 is: 399.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.82 : 1,180.19 = 266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.82/1,180.19 = 266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.82x = 1,180.19 × 266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.82x = 314,662.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,662.26/786.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.92

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