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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.82, 1,169.73 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.82, 1,169.73 and 202.68 is: 304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.82 : 1,169.73 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.82/1,169.73 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.82x = 1,169.73 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.82x = 237,080.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,080.88/779.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.02

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