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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.68, 1,161.88 and 226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.68, 1,161.88 and 226.73 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.68 : 1,161.88 = 226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.68/1,161.88 = 226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.68x = 1,161.88 × 226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.68x = 263,435.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,435.39/774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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