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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.16, 1,159.75 and 225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.16, 1,159.75 and 225.35 is: 338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.16 : 1,159.75 = 225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.16/1,159.75 = 225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.16x = 1,159.75 × 225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.16x = 261,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,349.66/773.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.03

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