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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.73, 1,160.25 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.73, 1,160.25 and 225.90 is: 338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.73 : 1,160.25 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.73/1,160.25 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.73x = 1,160.25 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.73x = 262,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,100.48/773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.75

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