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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.39, 1,164.51 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.39, 1,164.51 and 228.50 is: 342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.39 : 1,164.51 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.39/1,164.51 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.39x = 1,164.51 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.39x = 266,090.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,090.54/776.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.73

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