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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.82, 1,175.71 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.82, 1,175.71 and 206.70 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.82 : 1,175.71 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.82/1,175.71 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.82x = 1,175.71 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.82x = 243,019.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,019.26/783.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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