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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.32, 1,176.47 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.32, 1,176.47 and 207.20 is: 310.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.32 : 1,176.47 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.32/1,176.47 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.32x = 1,176.47 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.32x = 243,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,757.67/784.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.79

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