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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.07, 1,164.21 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.07, 1,164.21 and 228.24 is: 342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.07 : 1,164.21 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.07/1,164.21 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.07x = 1,164.21 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.07x = 265,719.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,719.29/776.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.39

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