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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.13, 1,173.21 and 205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.13, 1,173.21 and 205.01 is: 307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.13 : 1,173.21 = 205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.13/1,173.21 = 205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.13x = 1,173.21 × 205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.13x = 240,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,513.92/782.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.51

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