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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.76, 1,177.16 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.76, 1,177.16 and 207.64 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.76 : 1,177.16 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.76/1,177.16 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.76x = 1,177.16 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.76x = 244,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,425.50/784.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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