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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.67, 1,168.02 and 201.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.67, 1,168.02 and 201.53 is: 302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.67 : 1,168.02 = 201.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.67/1,168.02 = 201.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.67x = 1,168.02 × 201.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.67x = 235,391.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,391.07/778.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.30

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