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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.95, 1,159.36 and 225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.95, 1,159.36 and 225.13 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.95 : 1,159.36 = 225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.95/1,159.36 = 225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.95x = 1,159.36 × 225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.95x = 261,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,006.72/772.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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