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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.29, 1,161.43 and 197.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.29, 1,161.43 and 197.17 is: 295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.29 : 1,161.43 = 197.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.29/1,161.43 = 197.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.29x = 1,161.43 × 197.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.29x = 228,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,995.76/774.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.75

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