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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.55, 1,179.88 and 209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.55, 1,179.88 and 209.35 is: 314.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.55 : 1,179.88 = 209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.55/1,179.88 = 209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.55x = 1,179.88 × 209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.55x = 247,001.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,001.98/786.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.03

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