Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785, 1,177.50 and 207.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 785, 1,177.50 and 207.88 is: 311.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785 : 1,177.50 = 207.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785/1,177.50 = 207.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785x = 1,177.50 × 207.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785x = 244,778.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,778.70/785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311.82
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