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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.82, 1,160.72 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.82, 1,160.72 and 196.70 is: 295.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.82 : 1,160.72 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.82/1,160.72 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.82x = 1,160.72 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.82x = 228,313.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,313.62/773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.05

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