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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.08, 1,179.12 and 208.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.08, 1,179.12 and 208.95 is: 313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.08 : 1,179.12 = 208.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.08/1,179.12 = 208.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.08x = 1,179.12 × 208.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.08x = 246,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,376.08/786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.43

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