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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.58, 1,160.55 and 225.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.58, 1,160.55 and 225.77 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.58 : 1,160.55 = 225.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.58/1,160.55 = 225.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.58x = 1,160.55 × 225.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.58x = 262,017.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,017.37/773.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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