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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.07, 1,179.17 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.07, 1,179.17 and 208.93 is: 313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.07 : 1,179.17 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.07/1,179.17 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.07x = 1,179.17 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.07x = 246,362.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,362.94/786.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.41

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