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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.49, 1,169.22 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.49, 1,169.22 and 202.32 is: 303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.49 : 1,169.22 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.49/1,169.22 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.49x = 1,169.22 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.49x = 236,556.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,556.59/779.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.48

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