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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.95, 1,180.53 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.95, 1,180.53 and 266.73 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.95 : 1,180.53 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.95/1,180.53 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.95x = 1,180.53 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.95x = 314,882.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,882.77/786.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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