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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.12, 1,179.18 and 208.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.12, 1,179.18 and 208.99 is: 313.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.12 : 1,179.18 = 208.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.12/1,179.18 = 208.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.12x = 1,179.18 × 208.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.12x = 246,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,438.73/786.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.49

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