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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.92, 1,169.79 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.92, 1,169.79 and 202.84 is: 304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.92 : 1,169.79 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.92/1,169.79 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.92x = 1,169.79 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.92x = 237,280.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,280.20/779.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.24

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