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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.04, 1,162.58 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.04, 1,162.58 and 197.92 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.04 : 1,162.58 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.04/1,162.58 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.04x = 1,162.58 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.04x = 230,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,093.94/775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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