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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.27, 1,177.91 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.27, 1,177.91 and 208.14 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.27 : 1,177.91 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.27/1,177.91 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.27x = 1,177.91 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.27x = 245,169.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,169.15/785.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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