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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.36, 1,167.56 and 201.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.36, 1,167.56 and 201.23 is: 301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.36 : 1,167.56 = 201.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.36/1,167.56 = 201.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.36x = 1,167.56 × 201.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.36x = 234,954.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,954.09/778.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.86

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