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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.91, 1,160.94 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.91, 1,160.94 and 226.10 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.91 : 1,160.94 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.91/1,160.94 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.91x = 1,160.94 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.91x = 262,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,488.53/773.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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