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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.43, 1,172.16 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.43, 1,172.16 and 204.32 is: 306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.43 : 1,172.16 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.43/1,172.16 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.43x = 1,172.16 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.43x = 239,495.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,495.73/781.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.48

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