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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.48, 1,158.72 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.48, 1,158.72 and 195.36 is: 293.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.48 : 1,158.72 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.48/1,158.72 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.48x = 1,158.72 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.48x = 226,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,367.54/772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.04

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