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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.40, 1,160.27 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.40, 1,160.27 and 225.54 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.40 : 1,160.27 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.40/1,160.27 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.40x = 1,160.27 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.40x = 261,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,683.12/773.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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