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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.01, 1,160.99 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.01, 1,160.99 and 226.20 is: 339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.01 : 1,160.99 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.01/1,160.99 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.01x = 1,160.99 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.01x = 262,614.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,614.81/774.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.29

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