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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.99, 1,159.56 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.99, 1,159.56 and 225.02 is: 337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.99 : 1,159.56 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.99/1,159.56 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.99x = 1,159.56 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.99x = 260,927.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,927.09/772.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.56

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