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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.79, 1,177.25 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.79, 1,177.25 and 207.66 is: 311.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.79 : 1,177.25 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.79/1,177.25 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.79x = 1,177.25 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.79x = 244,466.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,466.70/784.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.51

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