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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.26, 1,179.40 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.26, 1,179.40 and 209.14 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.26 : 1,179.40 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.26/1,179.40 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.26x = 1,179.40 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.26x = 246,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,659.72/786.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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