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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.38, 1,158.58 and 195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.38, 1,158.58 and 195.26 is: 292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.38 : 1,158.58 = 195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.38/1,158.58 = 195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.38x = 1,158.58 × 195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.38x = 226,224.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,224.33/772.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.89

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