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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.63, 1,169.51 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.63, 1,169.51 and 202.50 is: 303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.63 : 1,169.51 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.63/1,169.51 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.63x = 1,169.51 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.63x = 236,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,824.76/779.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.77

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