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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.93, 1,174.41 and 205.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.93, 1,174.41 and 205.82 is: 308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.93 : 1,174.41 = 205.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.93/1,174.41 = 205.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.93x = 1,174.41 × 205.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.93x = 241,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,717.07/782.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.73

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