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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.28, 1,180.04 and 266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.28, 1,180.04 and 266.79 is: 399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.28 : 1,180.04 = 266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.28/1,180.04 = 266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.28x = 1,180.04 × 266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.28x = 314,822.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,822.87/787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.89

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