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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.80, 1,161.82 and 226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.80, 1,161.82 and 226.83 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.80 : 1,161.82 = 226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.80/1,161.82 = 226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.80x = 1,161.82 × 226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.80x = 263,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,534.50/774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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