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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.73, 1,160.47 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.73, 1,160.47 and 225.80 is: 338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.73 : 1,160.47 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.73/1,160.47 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.73x = 1,160.47 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.73x = 262,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,027.76/773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.66

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