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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.36, 1,158.58 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.36, 1,158.58 and 195.24 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.36 : 1,158.58 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.36/1,158.58 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.36x = 1,158.58 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.36x = 226,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,201.16/772.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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