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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.18, 1,161.28 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.18, 1,161.28 and 197.04 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.18 : 1,161.28 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.18/1,161.28 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.18x = 1,161.28 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.18x = 228,818.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,818.61/774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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