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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.59, 1,157.17 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.59, 1,157.17 and 223.62 is: 335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.59 : 1,157.17 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.59/1,157.17 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.59x = 1,157.17 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.59x = 258,766.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,766.36/771.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.37

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