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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.76, 1,157.81 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.76, 1,157.81 and 223.96 is: 335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.76 : 1,157.81 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.76/1,157.81 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.76x = 1,157.81 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.76x = 259,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,303.13/771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.99

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