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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.17, 1,159.74 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.17, 1,159.74 and 196.04 is: 294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.17 : 1,159.74 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.17/1,159.74 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.17x = 1,159.74 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.17x = 227,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,358.33/773.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.06

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