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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.74, 1,157.79 and 223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.74, 1,157.79 and 223.91 is: 335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.74 : 1,157.79 = 223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.74/1,157.79 = 223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.74x = 1,157.79 × 223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.74x = 259,243.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,243.65/771.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.92

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