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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.13, 1,170.26 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.13, 1,170.26 and 203 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.13 : 1,170.26 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.13/1,170.26 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.13x = 1,170.26 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.13x = 237,561.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,561.77/780.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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