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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.64, 1,173.98 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.64, 1,173.98 and 197.64 is: 296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.64 : 1,173.98 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.64/1,173.98 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.64x = 1,173.98 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.64x = 232,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,025.41/782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.47

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