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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.95, 1,175.93 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.95, 1,175.93 and 206.82 is: 310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.95 : 1,175.93 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.95/1,175.93 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.95x = 1,175.93 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.95x = 243,204.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,204.81/783.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.23

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