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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.91, 1,157.89 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.91, 1,157.89 and 224.12 is: 336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.91 : 1,157.89 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.91/1,157.89 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.91x = 1,157.89 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.91x = 259,506.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,506.31/771.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.19

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