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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.68, 1,158.82 and 224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.68, 1,158.82 and 224.70 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.68 : 1,158.82 = 224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.68/1,158.82 = 224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.68x = 1,158.82 × 224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.68x = 260,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,386.85/772.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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