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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,175.16 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,175.16 and 206.28 is: 309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,175.16 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,175.16 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,175.16 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 242,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,412.00/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.45

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