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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.50, 1,181.26 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.50, 1,181.26 and 210.38 is: 315.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.50 : 1,181.26 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.50/1,181.26 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.50x = 1,181.26 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.50x = 248,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,513.48/787.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.57

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