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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.39, 1,164.75 and 228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.39, 1,164.75 and 228.61 is: 342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.39 : 1,164.75 = 228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.39/1,164.75 = 228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.39x = 1,164.75 × 228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.39x = 266,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,272.94/776.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.97

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