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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.24, 1,164.44 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.24, 1,164.44 and 228.46 is: 342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.24 : 1,164.44 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.24/1,164.44 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.24x = 1,164.44 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.24x = 266,027.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,027.96/776.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.71

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