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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.94, 1,169.91 and 202.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.94, 1,169.91 and 202.81 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.94 : 1,169.91 = 202.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.94/1,169.91 = 202.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.94x = 1,169.91 × 202.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.94x = 237,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,269.45/779.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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