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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.68, 1,165.02 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.68, 1,165.02 and 199.54 is: 299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.68 : 1,165.02 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.68/1,165.02 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.68x = 1,165.02 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.68x = 232,468.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,468.09/776.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.31

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