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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.75, 1,180.10 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.75, 1,180.10 and 201.74 is: 302.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.75 : 1,180.10 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.75/1,180.10 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.75x = 1,180.10 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.75x = 238,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,073.37/786.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.61

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