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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.73, 1,177.02 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.73, 1,177.02 and 207.59 is: 311.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.73 : 1,177.02 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.73/1,177.02 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.73x = 1,177.02 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.73x = 244,337.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,337.58/784.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.37

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