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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.18, 1,161.04 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.18, 1,161.04 and 226.19 is: 339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.18 : 1,161.04 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.18/1,161.04 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.18x = 1,161.04 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.18x = 262,615.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,615.64/774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.22

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