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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.04, 1,187.93 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.04, 1,187.93 and 207.05 is: 310.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.04 : 1,187.93 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.04/1,187.93 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.04x = 1,187.93 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.04x = 245,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,954.97/792.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.54

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