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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.83, 1,163.74 and 198.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.83, 1,163.74 and 198.70 is: 298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.83 : 1,163.74 = 198.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.83/1,163.74 = 198.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.83x = 1,163.74 × 198.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.83x = 231,239.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,239.21/775.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.05

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