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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.17, 1,176.17 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.17, 1,176.17 and 207.09 is: 310.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.17 : 1,176.17 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.17/1,176.17 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.17x = 1,176.17 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.17x = 243,572.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,572.01/784.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.61

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