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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.36, 1,169.13 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.36, 1,169.13 and 202.28 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.36 : 1,169.13 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.36/1,169.13 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.36x = 1,169.13 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.36x = 236,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,491.62/779.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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