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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.44, 1,164.76 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.44, 1,164.76 and 228.88 is: 343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.44 : 1,164.76 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.44/1,164.76 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.44x = 1,164.76 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.44x = 266,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,590.27/776.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.35

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