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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.25, 1,177.92 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.25, 1,177.92 and 208.17 is: 312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.25 : 1,177.92 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.25/1,177.92 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.25x = 1,177.92 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.25x = 245,207.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,207.61/785.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.27

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