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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.06, 1,179.18 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.06, 1,179.18 and 208.98 is: 313.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.06 : 1,179.18 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.06/1,179.18 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.06x = 1,179.18 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.06x = 246,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,425.04/786.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.49

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