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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.81, 1,163.69 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.81, 1,163.69 and 198.68 is: 298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.81 : 1,163.69 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.81/1,163.69 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.81x = 1,163.69 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.81x = 231,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,201.93/775.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.01

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