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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.98, 1,156.47 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.98, 1,156.47 and 193.86 is: 290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.98 : 1,156.47 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.98/1,156.47 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.98x = 1,156.47 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.98x = 224,193.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,193.27/770.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.79

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