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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.68, 1,160.29 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.68, 1,160.29 and 225.69 is: 338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.68 : 1,160.29 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.68/1,160.29 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.68x = 1,160.29 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.68x = 261,865.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,865.85/773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.47

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