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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.11, 1,171.74 and 203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.11, 1,171.74 and 203.99 is: 306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.11 : 1,171.74 = 203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.11/1,171.74 = 203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.11x = 1,171.74 × 203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.11x = 239,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,017.38/781.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.00

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