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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.95, 1,159.50 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.95, 1,159.50 and 225.12 is: 337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.95 : 1,159.50 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.95/1,159.50 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.95x = 1,159.50 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.95x = 261,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,026.64/772.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.70

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