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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.77, 1,156.17 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.77, 1,156.17 and 193.64 is: 290.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.77 : 1,156.17 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.77/1,156.17 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.77x = 1,156.17 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.77x = 223,882.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,882.21/770.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.47

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