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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.48, 1,158.66 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.48, 1,158.66 and 195.34 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.48 : 1,158.66 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.48/1,158.66 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.48x = 1,158.66 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.48x = 226,332.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,332.64/772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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