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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.39, 1,161.66 and 226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.39, 1,161.66 and 226.65 is: 340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.39 : 1,161.66 = 226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.39/1,161.66 = 226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.39x = 1,161.66 × 226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.39x = 263,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,290.24/774.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.00

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