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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.90, 1,180.44 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.90, 1,180.44 and 266.97 is: 400.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.90 : 1,180.44 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.90/1,180.44 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.90x = 1,180.44 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.90x = 315,142.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,142.07/786.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.49

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