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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.50, 1,175.32 and 206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.50, 1,175.32 and 206.38 is: 309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.50 : 1,175.32 = 206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.50/1,175.32 = 206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.50x = 1,175.32 × 206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.50x = 242,556.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,556.67/783.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.58

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