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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.67, 1,160.49 and 196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.67, 1,160.49 and 196.55 is: 294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.67 : 1,160.49 = 196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.67/1,160.49 = 196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.67x = 1,160.49 × 196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.67x = 228,088.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,088.51/773.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.81

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