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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.54, 1,161.69 and 226.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.54, 1,161.69 and 226.61 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.54 : 1,161.69 = 226.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.54/1,161.69 = 226.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.54x = 1,161.69 × 226.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.54x = 263,250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,250.57/774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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