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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.32, 1,171.98 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.32, 1,171.98 and 204.18 is: 306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.32 : 1,171.98 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.32/1,171.98 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.32x = 1,171.98 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.32x = 239,294.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,294.88/781.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.27

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