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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.90, 1,159.35 and 195.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.90, 1,159.35 and 195.77 is: 293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.90 : 1,159.35 = 195.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.90/1,159.35 = 195.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.90x = 1,159.35 × 195.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.90x = 226,968.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,968.85/772.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.66

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