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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.68, 1,162.02 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.68, 1,162.02 and 197.54 is: 296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.68 : 1,162.02 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.68/1,162.02 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.68x = 1,162.02 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.68x = 229,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,545.43/774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.31

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