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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.07, 1,164.10 and 228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.07, 1,164.10 and 228.25 is: 342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.07 : 1,164.10 = 228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.07/1,164.10 = 228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.07x = 1,164.10 × 228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.07x = 265,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,709.32/776.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.38

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