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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.20, 1,180.78 and 210.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.20, 1,180.78 and 210.07 is: 315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.20 : 1,180.78 = 210.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.20/1,180.78 = 210.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.20x = 1,180.78 × 210.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.20x = 248,046.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,046.45/787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.10

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