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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.62, 1,179.82 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.62, 1,179.82 and 209.54 is: 314.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.62 : 1,179.82 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.62/1,179.82 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.62x = 1,179.82 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.62x = 247,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,219.48/786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.28

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