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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.67, 1,161.99 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.67, 1,161.99 and 197.55 is: 296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.67 : 1,161.99 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.67/1,161.99 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.67x = 1,161.99 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.67x = 229,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,551.12/774.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.32

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