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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.01, 1,175.93 and 206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.01, 1,175.93 and 206.89 is: 310.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.01 : 1,175.93 = 206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.01/1,175.93 = 206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.01x = 1,175.93 × 206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.01x = 243,286.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,286.12/784.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.31

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