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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.77, 1,156.11 and 222.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.77, 1,156.11 and 222.97 is: 334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.77 : 1,156.11 = 222.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.77/1,156.11 = 222.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.77x = 1,156.11 × 222.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.77x = 257,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,777.85/770.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.44

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