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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.32, 1,177.95 and 208.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.32, 1,177.95 and 208.19 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.32 : 1,177.95 = 208.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.32/1,177.95 = 208.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.32x = 1,177.95 × 208.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.32x = 245,240.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,240.36/785.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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