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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.20, 1,174.80 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.20, 1,174.80 and 206.07 is: 309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.20 : 1,174.80 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.20/1,174.80 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.20x = 1,174.80 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.20x = 242,091.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,091.04/783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.11

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