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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.30, 1,177.85 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.30, 1,177.85 and 208.22 is: 312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.30 : 1,177.85 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.30/1,177.85 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.30x = 1,177.85 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.30x = 245,246.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,246.56/785.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.30

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