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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.67, 1,165.01 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.67, 1,165.01 and 228.92 is: 343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.67 : 1,165.01 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.67/1,165.01 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.67x = 1,165.01 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.67x = 266,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,687.12/776.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.37

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