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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.28, 1,176.36 and 207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.28, 1,176.36 and 207.14 is: 310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.28 : 1,176.36 = 207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.28/1,176.36 = 207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.28x = 1,176.36 × 207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.28x = 243,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,671.21/784.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.69

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