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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.92, 1,160.61 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.92, 1,160.61 and 226.09 is: 339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.92 : 1,160.61 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.92/1,160.61 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.92x = 1,160.61 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.92x = 262,402.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,402.31/773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.06

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