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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.70, 1,157.62 and 223.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.70, 1,157.62 and 223.87 is: 335.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.70 : 1,157.62 = 223.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.70/1,157.62 = 223.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.70x = 1,157.62 × 223.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.70x = 259,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,156.39/771.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.83

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