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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.50, 1,179.76 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.50, 1,179.76 and 209.38 is: 314.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.50 : 1,179.76 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.50/1,179.76 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.50x = 1,179.76 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.50x = 247,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,018.15/786.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.07

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