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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.64, 1,160.50 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.64, 1,160.50 and 225.86 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.64 : 1,160.50 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.64/1,160.50 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.64x = 1,160.50 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.64x = 262,110.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,110.53/773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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