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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.69, 1,159.03 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.69, 1,159.03 and 195.56 is: 293.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.69 : 1,159.03 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.69/1,159.03 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.69x = 1,159.03 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.69x = 226,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,659.91/772.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.34

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