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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.37, 1,164.56 and 199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.37, 1,164.56 and 199.24 is: 298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.37 : 1,164.56 = 199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.37/1,164.56 = 199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.37x = 1,164.56 × 199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.37x = 232,026.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,026.93/776.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.86

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