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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.57, 1,161.74 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.57, 1,161.74 and 226.64 is: 339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.57 : 1,161.74 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.57/1,161.74 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.57x = 1,161.74 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.57x = 263,289.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,289.81/774.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.92

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