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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.89, 1,159.35 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.89, 1,159.35 and 195.75 is: 293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.89 : 1,159.35 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.89/1,159.35 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.89x = 1,159.35 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.89x = 226,942.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,942.76/772.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.63

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