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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.49, 1,161.84 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.49, 1,161.84 and 226.60 is: 339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.49 : 1,161.84 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.49/1,161.84 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.49x = 1,161.84 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.49x = 263,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,270.89/774.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.93

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