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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.58, 1,169.34 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.58, 1,169.34 and 202.44 is: 303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.58 : 1,169.34 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.58/1,169.34 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.58x = 1,169.34 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.58x = 236,721.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,721.19/779.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.65

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