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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.42, 1,169.04 and 202.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.42, 1,169.04 and 202.34 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.42 : 1,169.04 = 202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.42/1,169.04 = 202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.42x = 1,169.04 × 202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.42x = 236,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,543.55/779.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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