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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.38, 1,179.63 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.38, 1,179.63 and 209.25 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.38 : 1,179.63 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.38/1,179.63 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.38x = 1,179.63 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.38x = 246,837.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,837.58/786.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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