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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.85, 1,160.81 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.85, 1,160.81 and 226.02 is: 339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.85 : 1,160.81 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.85/1,160.81 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.85x = 1,160.81 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.85x = 262,365.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,365.15/773.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.04

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