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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.43, 1,159.92 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.43, 1,159.92 and 225.44 is: 338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.43 : 1,159.92 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.43/1,159.92 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.43x = 1,159.92 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.43x = 261,488.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,488.34/773.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.09

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