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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.45, 1,172.18 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.45, 1,172.18 and 204.33 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.45 : 1,172.18 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.45/1,172.18 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.45x = 1,172.18 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.45x = 239,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,504.66/781.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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