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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.86, 1,180.19 and 266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.86, 1,180.19 and 266.84 is: 400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.86 : 1,180.19 = 266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.86/1,180.19 = 266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.86x = 1,180.19 × 266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.86x = 314,919.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,919.59/786.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.22

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