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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.85, 1,162.27 and 197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.85, 1,162.27 and 197.72 is: 296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.85 : 1,162.27 = 197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.85/1,162.27 = 197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.85x = 1,162.27 × 197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.85x = 229,804.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,804.02/774.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.58

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