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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.74, 1,157.27 and 223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.74, 1,157.27 and 223.79 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.74 : 1,157.27 = 223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.74/1,157.27 = 223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.74x = 1,157.27 × 223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.74x = 258,978.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,978.55/771.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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