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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.36, 1,164.53 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.36, 1,164.53 and 191.36 is: 287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.36 : 1,164.53 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.36/1,164.53 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.36x = 1,164.53 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.36x = 222,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,837.68/776.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.03

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