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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.96, 1,165.44 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.96, 1,165.44 and 199.83 is: 299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.96 : 1,165.44 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.96/1,165.44 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.96x = 1,165.44 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.96x = 232,889.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,889.88/776.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.75

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