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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.75, 1,157.78 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.75, 1,157.78 and 223.90 is: 335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.75 : 1,157.78 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.75/1,157.78 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.75x = 1,157.78 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.75x = 259,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,224.61/771.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.89

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