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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.69, 1,175.42 and 206.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.69, 1,175.42 and 206.61 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.69 : 1,175.42 = 206.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.69/1,175.42 = 206.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.69x = 1,175.42 × 206.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.69x = 242,852.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,852.49/783.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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