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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.47, 1,158.71 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.47, 1,158.71 and 195.35 is: 293.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.47 : 1,158.71 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.47/1,158.71 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.47x = 1,158.71 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.47x = 226,348.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,348.20/772.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.02

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