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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.06, 1,163.92 and 228.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.06, 1,163.92 and 228.28 is: 342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.06 : 1,163.92 = 228.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.06/1,163.92 = 228.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.06x = 1,163.92 × 228.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.06x = 265,699.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,699.66/776.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.37

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