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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.27, 1,180.88 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.27, 1,180.88 and 202.25 is: 303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.27 : 1,180.88 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.27/1,180.88 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.27x = 1,180.88 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.27x = 238,826.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,826.82/787.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.36

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