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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.33, 1,161.48 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.33, 1,161.48 and 189.33 is: 283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.33 : 1,161.48 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.33/1,161.48 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.33x = 1,161.48 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.33x = 219,903.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,903.01/774.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.99

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