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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774, 1,160.96 and 226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774, 1,160.96 and 226.12 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774 : 1,160.96 = 226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774/1,160.96 = 226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774x = 1,160.96 × 226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774x = 262,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,516.28/774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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