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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.17, 1,177.82 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.17, 1,177.82 and 207.97 is: 311.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.17 : 1,177.82 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.17/1,177.82 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.17x = 1,177.82 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.17x = 244,950.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,950.19/785.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.97

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