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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.48, 1,173.63 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.48, 1,173.63 and 197.48 is: 296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.48 : 1,173.63 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.48/1,173.63 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.48x = 1,173.63 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.48x = 231,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,768.45/782.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.20

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