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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.05, 1,160.80 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.05, 1,160.80 and 226.09 is: 339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.05 : 1,160.80 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.05/1,160.80 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.05x = 1,160.80 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.05x = 262,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,445.27/774.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.05

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