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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.29, 1,179.44 and 209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.29, 1,179.44 and 209.21 is: 313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.29 : 1,179.44 = 209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.29/1,179.44 = 209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.29x = 1,179.44 × 209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.29x = 246,749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,749.60/786.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.82

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