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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.79, 1,172.67 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.79, 1,172.67 and 204.66 is: 306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.79 : 1,172.67 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.79/1,172.67 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.79x = 1,172.67 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.79x = 239,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,998.64/781.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.99

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