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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.20, 1,168.76 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.20, 1,168.76 and 202.08 is: 303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.20 : 1,168.76 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.20/1,168.76 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.20x = 1,168.76 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.20x = 236,183.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,183.02/779.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.11

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