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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.80, 1,159.12 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.80, 1,159.12 and 225.04 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.80 : 1,159.12 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.80/1,159.12 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.80x = 1,159.12 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.80x = 260,848.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,848.36/772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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