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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.52, 1,160.28 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.52, 1,160.28 and 225.69 is: 338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.52 : 1,160.28 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.52/1,160.28 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.52x = 1,160.28 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.52x = 261,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,863.59/773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.54

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