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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.32, 1,161.59 and 226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.32, 1,161.59 and 226.43 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.32 : 1,161.59 = 226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.32/1,161.59 = 226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.32x = 1,161.59 × 226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.32x = 263,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,018.82/774.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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