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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.80, 1,162.08 and 219.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.80, 1,162.08 and 219.54 is: 329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.80 : 1,162.08 = 219.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.80/1,162.08 = 219.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.80x = 1,162.08 × 219.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.80x = 255,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,127.40/774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.28

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