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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.16, 1,161.24 and 197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.16, 1,161.24 and 197.03 is: 295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.16 : 1,161.24 = 197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.16/1,161.24 = 197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.16x = 1,161.24 × 197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.16x = 228,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,801.28/774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.55

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