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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.86, 1,160.79 and 196.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.86, 1,160.79 and 196.78 is: 295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.86 : 1,160.79 = 196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.86/1,160.79 = 196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.86x = 1,160.79 × 196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.86x = 228,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,420.26/773.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.17

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