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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.60, 1,155.96 and 222.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.60, 1,155.96 and 222.79 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.60 : 1,155.96 = 222.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.60/1,155.96 = 222.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.60x = 1,155.96 × 222.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.60x = 257,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,533.44/770.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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