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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.69, 1,158.85 and 224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.69, 1,158.85 and 224.75 is: 337.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.69 : 1,158.85 = 224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.69/1,158.85 = 224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.69x = 1,158.85 × 224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.69x = 260,451.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,451.54/772.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.07

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