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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.81, 1,160.94 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.81, 1,160.94 and 225.99 is: 339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.81 : 1,160.94 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.81/1,160.94 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.81x = 1,160.94 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.81x = 262,360.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,360.83/773.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.05

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