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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.19, 1,159.49 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.19, 1,159.49 and 225.20 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.19 : 1,159.49 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.19/1,159.49 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.19x = 1,159.49 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.19x = 261,110.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,110.22/773.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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