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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.03, 1,160.94 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.03, 1,160.94 and 226.11 is: 339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.03 : 1,160.94 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.03/1,160.94 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.03x = 1,160.94 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.03x = 262,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,500.14/774.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.13

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