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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.67, 1,164.99 and 199.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.67, 1,164.99 and 199.55 is: 299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.67 : 1,164.99 = 199.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.67/1,164.99 = 199.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.67x = 1,164.99 × 199.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.67x = 232,473.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,473.75/776.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.32

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