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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.27, 1,164.39 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.27, 1,164.39 and 191.28 is: 286.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.27 : 1,164.39 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.27/1,164.39 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.27x = 1,164.39 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.27x = 222,718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,718.70/776.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.91

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