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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.74, 1,181.66 and 202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.74, 1,181.66 and 202.76 is: 304.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.74 : 1,181.66 = 202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.74/1,181.66 = 202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.74x = 1,181.66 × 202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.74x = 239,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,586.46/787.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.14

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