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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.60, 1,165.05 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.60, 1,165.05 and 228.74 is: 343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.60 : 1,165.05 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.60/1,165.05 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.60x = 1,165.05 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.60x = 266,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,487.71/776.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.15

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