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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.32, 1,181.04 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.32, 1,181.04 and 210.18 is: 315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.32 : 1,181.04 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.32/1,181.04 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.32x = 1,181.04 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.32x = 248,230.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,230.99/787.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.29

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