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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.69, 1,189.12 and 207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.69, 1,189.12 and 207.70 is: 311.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.69 : 1,189.12 = 207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.69/1,189.12 = 207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.69x = 1,189.12 × 207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.69x = 246,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,980.22/792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.57

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