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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.93, 1,162.38 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.93, 1,162.38 and 189.94 is: 284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.93 : 1,162.38 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.93/1,162.38 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.93x = 1,162.38 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.93x = 220,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,782.46/774.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.91

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