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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.37, 1,164.59 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.37, 1,164.59 and 228.54 is: 342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.37 : 1,164.59 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.37/1,164.59 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.37x = 1,164.59 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.37x = 266,154.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,154.26/776.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.82

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