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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.45, 1,164.67 and 229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.45, 1,164.67 and 229.01 is: 343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.45 : 1,164.67 = 229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.45/1,164.67 = 229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.45x = 1,164.67 × 229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.45x = 266,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,714.68/776.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.50

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