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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.44, 1,179.54 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.44, 1,179.54 and 209.36 is: 314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.44 : 1,179.54 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.44/1,179.54 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.44x = 1,179.54 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.44x = 246,948.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,948.49/786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.01

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