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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.08, 1,159.41 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.08, 1,159.41 and 225.12 is: 337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.08 : 1,159.41 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.08/1,159.41 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.08x = 1,159.41 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.08x = 261,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,006.38/773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.62

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