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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.55, 1,164.54 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.55, 1,164.54 and 228.60 is: 342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.55 : 1,164.54 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.55/1,164.54 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.55x = 1,164.54 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.55x = 266,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,213.84/776.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.82

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