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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.39, 1,176.59 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.39, 1,176.59 and 207.26 is: 310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.39 : 1,176.59 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.39/1,176.59 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.39x = 1,176.59 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.39x = 243,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,860.04/784.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.89

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