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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.83, 1,180.15 and 209.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.83, 1,180.15 and 209.69 is: 314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.83 : 1,180.15 = 209.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.83/1,180.15 = 209.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.83x = 1,180.15 × 209.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.83x = 247,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,465.65/786.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.51

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