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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.48, 1,178.13 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.48, 1,178.13 and 200.48 is: 300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.48 : 1,178.13 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.48/1,178.13 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.48x = 1,178.13 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.48x = 236,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,191.50/785.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.70

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