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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.82, 1,171.23 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.82, 1,171.23 and 203.68 is: 305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.82 : 1,171.23 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.82/1,171.23 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.82x = 1,171.23 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.82x = 238,556.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,556.13/780.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.52

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