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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.22, 1,171.83 and 204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.22, 1,171.83 and 204.09 is: 306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.22 : 1,171.83 = 204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.22/1,171.83 = 204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.22x = 1,171.83 × 204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.22x = 239,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,158.78/781.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.14

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