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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.56, 1,156.04 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.56, 1,156.04 and 222.78 is: 334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.56 : 1,156.04 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.56/1,156.04 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.56x = 1,156.04 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.56x = 257,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,541.48/770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.23

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