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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.77, 1,162.35 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.77, 1,162.35 and 226.94 is: 340.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.77 : 1,162.35 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.77/1,162.35 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.77x = 1,162.35 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.77x = 263,783.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,783.71/774.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.47

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