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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.84, 1,180.26 and 266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.84, 1,180.26 and 266.89 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.84 : 1,180.26 = 266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.84/1,180.26 = 266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.84x = 1,180.26 × 266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.84x = 315,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,002.94/786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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