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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.98, 1,168.46 and 201.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.98, 1,168.46 and 201.85 is: 302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.98 : 1,168.46 = 201.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.98/1,168.46 = 201.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.98x = 1,168.46 × 201.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.98x = 235,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,853.65/778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.77

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