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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.71, 1,168.07 and 201.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.71, 1,168.07 and 201.59 is: 302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.71 : 1,168.07 = 201.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.71/1,168.07 = 201.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.71x = 1,168.07 × 201.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.71x = 235,464.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,464.38/778.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.38

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