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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.21, 1,179.32 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.21, 1,179.32 and 201.22 is: 301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.21 : 1,179.32 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.21/1,179.32 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.21x = 1,179.32 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.21x = 237,296.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,296.87/786.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.82

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