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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.30, 1,176.35 and 207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.30, 1,176.35 and 207.22 is: 310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.30 : 1,176.35 = 207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.30/1,176.35 = 207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.30x = 1,176.35 × 207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.30x = 243,757.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,757.37/784.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.80

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