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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.73, 1,157.79 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.73, 1,157.79 and 223.95 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.73 : 1,157.79 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.73/1,157.79 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.73x = 1,157.79 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.73x = 259,287.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,287.07/771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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