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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.90, 1,169.88 and 202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.90, 1,169.88 and 202.76 is: 304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.90 : 1,169.88 = 202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.90/1,169.88 = 202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.90x = 1,169.88 × 202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.90x = 237,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,204.87/779.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.15

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