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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.76, 1,157.64 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.76, 1,157.64 and 194.63 is: 291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.76 : 1,157.64 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.76/1,157.64 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.76x = 1,157.64 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.76x = 225,311.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,311.47/771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.95

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