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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.73, 1,177.01 and 207.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.73, 1,177.01 and 207.65 is: 311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.73 : 1,177.01 = 207.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.73/1,177.01 = 207.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.73x = 1,177.01 × 207.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.73x = 244,408.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,408.03/784.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.45

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