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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.62, 1,160.19 and 225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.62, 1,160.19 and 225.65 is: 338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.62 : 1,160.19 = 225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.62/1,160.19 = 225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.62x = 1,160.19 × 225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.62x = 261,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,799.77/773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.41

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