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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.69, 1,165.02 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.69, 1,165.02 and 228.89 is: 343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.69 : 1,165.02 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.69/1,165.02 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.69x = 1,165.02 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.69x = 266,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,654.74/776.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.32

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