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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.43, 1,161.65 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.43, 1,161.65 and 189.43 is: 284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.43 : 1,161.65 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.43/1,161.65 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.43x = 1,161.65 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.43x = 220,051.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,051.36/774.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.15

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