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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.96, 1,161.15 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.96, 1,161.15 and 226.19 is: 339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.96 : 1,161.15 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.96/1,161.15 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.96x = 1,161.15 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.96x = 262,634.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,634.71/773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.34

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