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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.33, 1,164.60 and 228.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.33, 1,164.60 and 228.43 is: 342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.33 : 1,164.60 = 228.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.33/1,164.60 = 228.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.33x = 1,164.60 × 228.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.33x = 266,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,029.58/776.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.68

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