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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.92, 1,174.29 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.92, 1,174.29 and 205.84 is: 308.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.92 : 1,174.29 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.92/1,174.29 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.92x = 1,174.29 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.92x = 241,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,715.85/782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.74

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