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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.42, 1,161.63 and 226.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.42, 1,161.63 and 226.61 is: 339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.42 : 1,161.63 = 226.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.42/1,161.63 = 226.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.42x = 1,161.63 × 226.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.42x = 263,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,231.17/774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.91

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