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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.94, 1,180.42 and 209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.94, 1,180.42 and 209.81 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.94 : 1,180.42 = 209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.94/1,180.42 = 209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.94x = 1,180.42 × 209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.94x = 247,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,666.35/786.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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