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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783, 1,174.57 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783, 1,174.57 and 205.88 is: 308.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783 : 1,174.57 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783/1,174.57 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783x = 1,174.57 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783x = 241,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,814.08/783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.83

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