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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.42, 1,179.63 and 209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.42, 1,179.63 and 209.30 is: 313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.42 : 1,179.63 = 209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.42/1,179.63 = 209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.42x = 1,179.63 × 209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.42x = 246,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,890.66/786.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.94

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