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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.33, 1,168.97 and 194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.33, 1,168.97 and 194.33 is: 291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.33 : 1,168.97 = 194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.33/1,168.97 = 194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.33x = 1,168.97 × 194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.33x = 227,165.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,165.94/779.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.49

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