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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.17, 1,161.27 and 197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.17, 1,161.27 and 197.03 is: 295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.17 : 1,161.27 = 197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.17/1,161.27 = 197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.17x = 1,161.27 × 197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.17x = 228,805.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,805.03/774.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.55

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