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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.82, 1,177.26 and 207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.82, 1,177.26 and 207.70 is: 311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.82 : 1,177.26 = 207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.82/1,177.26 = 207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.82x = 1,177.26 × 207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.82x = 244,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,516.90/784.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.56

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