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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.05, 1,179.13 and 208.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.05, 1,179.13 and 208.85 is: 313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.05 : 1,179.13 = 208.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.05/1,179.13 = 208.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.05x = 1,179.13 × 208.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.05x = 246,254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,254.88/786.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.28

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