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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.92, 1,159.28 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.92, 1,159.28 and 195.76 is: 293.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.92 : 1,159.28 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.92/1,159.28 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.92x = 1,159.28 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.92x = 226,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,940.65/772.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.61

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