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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.62, 1,156.08 and 222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.62, 1,156.08 and 222.81 is: 334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.62 : 1,156.08 = 222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.62/1,156.08 = 222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.62x = 1,156.08 × 222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.62x = 257,581.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,581.85/770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.25

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