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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.65, 1,161.95 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.65, 1,161.95 and 197.52 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.65 : 1,161.95 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.65/1,161.95 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.65x = 1,161.95 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.65x = 229,507.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,507.38/774.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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