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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.92, 1,156.01 and 222.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.92, 1,156.01 and 222.95 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.92 : 1,156.01 = 222.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.92/1,156.01 = 222.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.92x = 1,156.01 × 222.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.92x = 257,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,734.20/770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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