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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.45, 1,160.25 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.45, 1,160.25 and 225.62 is: 338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.45 : 1,160.25 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.45/1,160.25 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.45x = 1,160.25 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.45x = 261,775.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,775.61/773.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.45

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