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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.86, 1,171.37 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.86, 1,171.37 and 203.74 is: 305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.86 : 1,171.37 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.86/1,171.37 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.86x = 1,171.37 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.86x = 238,648.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,648.05/780.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.62

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