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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.52, 1,161.52 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.52, 1,161.52 and 226.56 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.52 : 1,161.52 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.52/1,161.52 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.52x = 1,161.52 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.52x = 263,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,153.97/774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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