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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.84, 1,159.12 and 225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.84, 1,159.12 and 225.10 is: 337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.84 : 1,159.12 = 225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.84/1,159.12 = 225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.84x = 1,159.12 × 225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.84x = 260,917.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,917.91/772.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.61

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