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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.36, 1,164.17 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.36, 1,164.17 and 228.42 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.36 : 1,164.17 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.36/1,164.17 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.36x = 1,164.17 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.36x = 265,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,918.57/776.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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