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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.98, 1,163.97 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.98, 1,163.97 and 190.98 is: 286.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.98 : 1,163.97 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.98/1,163.97 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.98x = 1,163.97 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.98x = 222,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,294.99/775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.47

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