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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.79, 1,174.17 and 205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.79, 1,174.17 and 205.66 is: 308.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.79 : 1,174.17 = 205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.79/1,174.17 = 205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.79x = 1,174.17 × 205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.79x = 241,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,479.80/782.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.49

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