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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.85, 1,160.75 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.85, 1,160.75 and 226.04 is: 339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.85 : 1,160.75 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.85/1,160.75 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.85x = 1,160.75 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.85x = 262,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,375.93/773.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.05

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