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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.50, 1,176.75 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.50, 1,176.75 and 207.38 is: 311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.50 : 1,176.75 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.50/1,176.75 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.50x = 1,176.75 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.50x = 244,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,028.53/784.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.06

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