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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.54, 1,187.18 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.54, 1,187.18 and 206.55 is: 309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.54 : 1,187.18 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.54/1,187.18 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.54x = 1,187.18 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.54x = 245,206.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,206.09/791.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.79

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