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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.09, 1,173.11 and 197.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.09, 1,173.11 and 197.09 is: 295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.09 : 1,173.11 = 197.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.09/1,173.11 = 197.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.09x = 1,173.11 × 197.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.09x = 231,202.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,202.38/782.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.62

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