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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.63, 1,167.93 and 201.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.63, 1,167.93 and 201.49 is: 302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.63 : 1,167.93 = 201.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.63/1,167.93 = 201.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.63x = 1,167.93 × 201.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.63x = 235,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,326.22/778.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.23

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