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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.79, 1,169.69 and 202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.79, 1,169.69 and 202.66 is: 303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.79 : 1,169.69 = 202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.79/1,169.69 = 202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.79x = 1,169.69 × 202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.79x = 237,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,049.01/779.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.99

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