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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.42, 1,163.04 and 198.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.42, 1,163.04 and 198.26 is: 297.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.42 : 1,163.04 = 198.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.42/1,163.04 = 198.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.42x = 1,163.04 × 198.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.42x = 230,584.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,584.31/775.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.37

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