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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.59, 1,179.88 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.59, 1,179.88 and 209.46 is: 314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.59 : 1,179.88 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.59/1,179.88 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.59x = 1,179.88 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.59x = 247,139.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,139.43/786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.19

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