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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.79, 1,163.55 and 220.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.79, 1,163.55 and 220.43 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.79 : 1,163.55 = 220.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.79/1,163.55 = 220.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.79x = 1,163.55 × 220.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.79x = 256,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,475.51/775.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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