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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.27, 1,164.40 and 199.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.27, 1,164.40 and 199.15 is: 298.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.27 : 1,164.40 = 199.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.27/1,164.40 = 199.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.27x = 1,164.40 × 199.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.27x = 231,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,885.18/776.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.72

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