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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.43, 1,164.89 and 228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.43, 1,164.89 and 228.61 is: 342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.43 : 1,164.89 = 228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.43/1,164.89 = 228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.43x = 1,164.89 × 228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.43x = 266,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,308.99/776.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.99

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