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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776, 1,163.76 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776, 1,163.76 and 228.08 is: 342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776 : 1,163.76 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776/1,163.76 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776x = 1,163.76 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776x = 265,430.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,430.38/776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.05

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