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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.45, 1,170.66 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.45, 1,170.66 and 203.32 is: 304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.45 : 1,170.66 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.45/1,170.66 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.45x = 1,170.66 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.45x = 238,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,018.59/780.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.98

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