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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.22, 1,168.83 and 202.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.22, 1,168.83 and 202.09 is: 303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.22 : 1,168.83 = 202.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.22/1,168.83 = 202.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.22x = 1,168.83 × 202.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.22x = 236,208.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,208.85/779.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.14

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