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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.90, 1,180.33 and 201.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.90, 1,180.33 and 201.89 is: 302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.90 : 1,180.33 = 201.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.90/1,180.33 = 201.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.90x = 1,180.33 × 201.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.90x = 238,296.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,296.52/786.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.83

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